[ZeGermanHam]

Originally Posted by gtospieg

I used a piece of PVC pipe cut lengthwise and capped at both ends to make a "tank" to soak(EZ-off) the trim for about 2 minutes (it starts to fizz) then scotchbrite to remove anodize coating. Pick and file any dents/scratches and then sand starting with 400 grit(80 grit for the worst/deepest scratches) and finishing with 2500 grit and then polish. It took 70 hours to do all the trim(post car) around doors and windows and vinyl top trim and drip rails. Now you see why it costs so much to send it out to a pro. No way to do it affordably so I did it myself. Not reanodized but polish as needed and still looks great years later. PS that 70 hours did not include removing seats and door panels.

It's good to hear that you can keep them looking good without re-anodizing. I'm about to embark upon this process in earnest for my '66 post car. Bought a buffing wheel from Harbor Freight and have already used it to clean up some of the stainless trim. It's going to take a while to refresh everything!