Repair Brushed Aluminum Scratch?

Brian -

I only offer this with EXTREME caution... some of our kitchen trim is brushed aluminum, and it scratches far too often. I have found that using "Bar Keepers Friend" (looks like Comet, but very gentle) works wonders.

If you try this on your car, PLEASE test in a very very inconspicuous area, because I have no idea what type of finish/clear Ferrari might have used on the surface of those parts.

http://yhst-55367440605114.stores.yahoo.net/barkefrpo.html

 

Can't you replace just that part?

 

+1

 

Depending on the assembly number of his car, he's either at $1K -- or much above $1k. Either way, it's pretty expensive.

If originality isn't a huge concern, I'd suggest carbon fiber might be a reasonable alternative from one of the Fchat sponsors

 

Do you have a picture of the part/scratch. A good machine shop could refinish the piece. most aluminum interior pieces are usually anodized, so it would have to be replated, but at a cost of $1k to replace, it might be a resonable alternative

 

Just a thought...
Alsa Corp. has a lot of stick-on foils including brushed Alum.
Perhaps they would have something you could apply over the panel?
A lot of those films can be applied with soapy water and a squeege using a heat gun to form it.

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/sheetingfx/brushed.aluminum.htm

They are pretty good about sending-out samples.

Mark

 

The piece you are referring to might look "brushed", but it is indeed painted. Depending on the assembly number, it could either be the earlier, lighter colored, "rough" finish, or it could be the slightly darker, later, smoother finish. My 2000 has the more rough finish. I had a huge gouge in the center console. After some research, I took it off of the car and sent it to Premier in L.A. I sent it to them on Monday, and my Friday afternoon it was on my doorstep with the gouge filled in and it was repainted the exact same shade and texture (roughness). It was perfect, and the price was unbelievably cheap. They said that people send in their center console and door panels (which are a matched set) to be repainted, all the time.
Hope this helps.

 

Just try it on your fridge first!

 

Another product worth experimenting with is various grades of "sanding" type Scotchbrite pads...that is what I saw a sheetmetal guy use to finish ss with.

 

I have used it on the fridge, dishwasher, and stove. Works like a champ.

 

Yeah, this is a funny thread - these are indeed painted! No rubbing, sanding, anodizing, or anything like that will help. If you're skilled at paint touch-ups, you might be able to fix it yourself, otherwise send it to Premier like Softwaredrone says.

 

Good product. You could use it with extremely fine steel wool running with the direction of the brush pattern. We keep our stainless kitchen sink looking new this way.

 

Does anyone know how I can contact Premier, i.e. email, website, phone number? Thank you for your help.

 

I think they advertise in Forza, otherwise post in California section.