I posted this question in my build thread but thought it might get more traffic in it's own thread. Here's my question; Are the stainless steel trim parts anodized for 70-72 Cutlass/442 cars? I'm specifically asking about the wide trims that flank the windshield on convertibles and also the pinch weld molding that wraps around the convertible top well. The original pieces that came off my car have lots of fine scratches that could be polished out with some extra fine (1000-1500 grit) sand paper. Several years ago, I tired to restore some B85 beltline moldings from a '71 Cutlass Supreme but all I did was remove the anodizing in the areas that I sanded which pretty much ruined the parts. I don't want to mess up again if the stainless parts are also anodized. Is there a recommended process to restore these parts? Thanks!

Rodney

 

Rodney, I think the difference is the aluminum trim is anodized. I think the stainless trim you could polish without damaging. I'm not familiar with convertibles, but hardtops have stainless around the windshield.
John