Hi Folks,
My first proper post so be gentle with me !!
I guess it’s a common problem and I thought I would post the results for the benefit of you good people here.

The sill plates on my car were not looking great, especially the driver’s which was really scratched with some quite deep scratches, the others were not quite as bad but still not as we would like ‘em, all pretty scuffed. Sorry no “before” photos I was too keen to get them sent off and forgot to photograph them.

I priced up new ones, and when I came to… I recalled they were around the £400 mark for the set.
After a lot of phoning about I managed to find a company that does the bright anodising commonly found on bathroom fittings. Be careful here because there is normal anodising which looks ok but to match the “polished alloy” look of the interior (07MY) you have to go for the bright finish and it’s not that commonly done commercially.

I will say they look very good indeed but, due to the tread shape and pre-condition they’re not perfect but . I have tried to capture the imperfections on the close up photo below,(hopefully the images have worked..otherwise would someone re-align me on the correct method please) these are almost entirely confined to the worst condition, drivers plate. The problem being presumably salt had got onto the plate and it had suffered from pitting corrosion, so no amount of polishing would get it out.

I have come across this before doing other projects in alloy and its just one of those things. The pitting was then exacerbated by the final brightening process which if I recall was 3 types of acid, sulphuric, nitric and hydrochloric or something like that all at 100 deg. C…nice!

For me, I’m well chuffed especially for the money, which was very reasonable and good service too. They look great in place and you have to REALLY look to see the tiny marks.

Not too sure of the site etiquette for advertising companies but if there is any interest I’ll post their details otherwise I’m happy to PM.

Cheers Bruce


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2006 TDV8 Vogue SE

Pictures aren't working I'm afraid  2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior
2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Black Edition in Santorini Black with Ebony Interior

Linky - http://www.flickr.com/photos/92168195@N03/...hotostream Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Nice, how much was that One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

I was gonna go for these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-L322...6122849%26 One day your life will flash before your eyes......................................make sure yours is worth watching!

Thats a nice job.

Mine aren't that shinny.

Mine seem to be a matt finish. 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 V8
2018 JCW Mini Cooper
2018 Skoda VRS

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Should work now  2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 V8
2018 JCW Mini Cooper
2018 Skoda VRS

Doh !! Sorry guys

Thanks to alanm for pulling me out of the doo doo. I can't work Face Book either !!

can someone point me in the direction of a how to guide ...did read martins guide before posting but I must must be really thick tonight !!

Johnny, not wanting to undermine the anodisers pricing structure because I said I would send him a link because he was interested in the forum let's just say it was very reasonable. Comfortably under a ton inc P & P.

cheers B ...Always time for a brew !!

2006 TDV8 Vogue SE

Jay Boy

The shine matches the rest of the brightwork in my car.When I sent them I asked them to match the shine of the original or better. Interestingly he did offer different "gloss level" if you get my meaning so you can have what you want...which is nice! ...Always time for a brew !!

2006 TDV8 Vogue SE

Brewster

Yes looks a good job Fella.

Have a look at this, it will help with posting pics.


http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic14747.html

Jay 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Hybrid (V FAST)
2017 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 V8
2018 JCW Mini Cooper
2018 Skoda VRS

47p2 ...that just showing off!!!!.... but thanks anyway


Thanks Jay Boy I'll give that a go.

Anyway the guys you need to speak to ar either Andy or Pete at Badger Anodisers on 0121 6221850 if you're interested in having any work done.

cheers ...Always time for a brew !!

2006 TDV8 Vogue SE

flickr have a different way of posting on the forum