Repair?

[jball1105]

Hey Guys, once again I need some help. Not sure how to fix these trim pieces for my Plymouth. Not even sure what they are made of. I think it is pot metal? Can I clean it and paint it or does it need to be replated or something? Also, any suggestions on how to fix the studs? From what I found on the forums it sounds like I should drill and tap it. Is that the right approach? Thanks!

 

[idrivemopar]

You should be able to repair that part. I am guessing its aluminum, even if its pot metal, should be able to drill and tap it and put in a new post. The metal itself may be anodized if its aluminum and if that is so, you can remove the anodizing and it should polish up real nice.

 

[5.7 hemi]

That part is pot metal and you can use a Muggy weld rod with a propane torch to "weld" the stud back on. You can prep it for paint and paint it, but trying to polish pot metal is like trying to polish a runny turd.

 

[idrivemopar]

I stand corrected, and learned something new, it looks like aluminum because of the luster.

 

[jball1105]

Is there a paint that you would recommend on this?

 

[khryslerkid]

You could try polishing it with some compound. They are chrome plated. When the chrome is gone, is when it won't polish. Those look like they would clean up.