Fogged Anodized trim strips

[warmblood58]

Hello All! I just picked up an '84 300td wagon and noticed that on one side the body trim and window trim are fogged, perhaps from a sprinkler running against side of car? Not sure, but either way, I used Simi chrome, Amaze and have yet to diminish the fogging. Anyone else have this problem? I have also seen trim hazed this way from using dishwasher soap which the PO might have done as she seemed like that kind of gal - Any thoughts?

[TheDon]

they are not going to unhaze unless they are re anodized. It happens from mistreatment and sitting outside

[bgkast]

Has anybody tried polishing through the annodation? It is hard, but not too think.

[msega]

Originally Posted by TheDon

they are not going to unhaze unless they are re anodized. It happens from mistreatment and sitting outside

How can they be re-anodized? Do you bring them to a place that does that type of service, such as re-chroming wheels?

[toomany MBZ]

Originally Posted by msega

How can they be re-anodized? Do you bring them to a place that does that type of service, such as re-chroming wheels?

I understand it's similar, remove the trim pieces, have the work done. Too much for me.

[warmblood58]

Originally Posted by msega

How can they be re-anodized? Do you bring them to a place that does that type of service, such as re-chroming wheels?

yep, I remember using a plating place years ago that also anodized in addition to regular plating services -

[TheDon]

Originally Posted by msega

How can they be re-anodized? Do you bring them to a place that does that type of service, such as re-chroming wheels?

the trim on the doors is difficult to remove on the w123 chasis. Good luck finding a place that will strip and reanodize them. A few members here have called around, myself included and got asked "how many pallets" or pounds

[Strife]

With extreme difficulty, it is possible to remove, strip and polish them. With care, I've gotten bare aluminum to keep its shine for a few years (including winters in KY). Stripping and polishing the parts is high-risk, to both the part and you (with metal flying off of the buffing wheel).

Places that do re-anodizing for auto trim:

http://www.nu-chrome.com/aluminum.htm

A regular metal shop probably won't want to touch them because they are flimsy.

I suspect that getting pieces redone might cost as much or more than new parts - a place like the above exists for cars where the trim is essentially irreplaceable.