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Old 01-22-2012, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by LandYaghtLover View Post
My 560 has a few components that are, err I should say were, gold in color. Such as the ABS module (not the cover though), the cruise actuator, idle air valve and maybe a couple other things.

Were these originally anodized? If so, has anyone restored these parts to original luster? And how so? Not familiar with anodizing, but it sounds like a submergence process into a liquid with some electricity involved.
It's the old cosmoline wax that was on all the aluminum components; not sure if there's a way to restore the wax though...
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