Noobster

Just got my control arms in the mail. I want them to look as good as possible before I put them on. Any idea's or pics ? Thanks


Ok so I cant get the old top one off. Do I need one of those fork things ? Or is there another way ? Thanks

aminnich

New or used? Some fine steel wool is a good start, followed by some metal polish and then wax.

Noobster

I thought they were new. Cant really tell. Bushings and ball joints are new.

jaa1992

Second on the steel wool and aluminum polish.
Mine were so bad I had to hit them with a wire brush in a drill before going to the steel wool.

92ragtop

That, plus some elbow grease, produced a nice result on mine.

Noobster

This is just from cleaning. I want the polished look ?

F1Fan

Those look great, you want better?

Noobster

Yes they look much better in the pics. I guess im hoping for the chrome look. Prolly shouldnt even bother. How hard would it be to get paint to stick ?

LindenBob

Mother's Aluminum polish. Look like chrome when done

StealthLT4

The problem with aluminum is that, unless you clear-coat it, the finish will dull quickly over time. This is a good thing, as the dullness is actually a protective coating that forms, and is the reason that aluminum does not rust like steel. You could keep wiping it off, but then you'll end up with no control arms...

They look amazing polished, but just don't expect it to last very long, especially if used.

dmukina

I used some steel, wait no, ALOT of steel wool and some alum polish.

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After

Vette Fast

the best on the market imo.

samsonb

What did you use to clean all the grime off? My control arm area is full of grime.

lostnfoundC4

Brakekleen and scotch pads will make them look like new. I also did the rear control arms and half shafts. The trick is to keep the pads wet because that stuff dissipates so fast. The gunk and undercoat overspray came off pretty quickly behind a little elbow.

PLRX

If you want them shinning buy some polish (blue magic, mothers) and a buffer. Those look great to me

Goldcylon

Your hired, Your welcome over any time

Noobster

Ok so I cant get the old top one off. Do I need one of those fork things ? Or is there another way ? Thanks

corvetteguy93

I'm going to try some polish on my control arms tomorrow.

samsonb

Where is a good place to jack the front end up? And a good place to put the jack stands at? And probably a good spot for the rear too.

That way, I can take the wheels off and clean that caliper/brake parts real good.

pologreen1

I used oxi clean powder first, then polished a little.