Square headlight rims / tarnished. Stainless or Aluminum?

[A83]

Looks like the headlight rims (square) are stainless and tarnished.  Could they be aluminum?

 

Tried.sanding with 1000 grit and  polishing and no improvement.  Would it be better to try a professional polish or get them chromed to match the front bumper?

I can't find any good ones for sale.

Got a quote to chrome or polish for $200 each.  I am looking into the cost of electropolishing.  

Appreciate any help.

Thanks 

A83 Kevin

 

 

[Dwight FitzSimons]

The factory "square" headlamp rims are chrome plated alloy.  It will not be possible to polish them.  For one thing chromium is very hard.  Also, the chromium is very thin.  Under the chromium is a layer of nickel.  It's been a while since I checked but Studebaker International had NOS ones, and for a lot less than $200.  Also, check Stephen Allen's.

--Dwight

[A83]

Thank you - is the windshield trim stainless as that seemed to shine up very well.

 

Could the headlight rims be rechromed if all all else fails?

what is Stephens? 

Thanks again

 

Kevin 

[A83]

FYI Studebaker International has them for $150 each fyi.  I bought them - not cheap but saved $100 from the $400 chrome quote. 

 

Thanks again.

Kevin