Regarding the engine plates Al,... they are anodised. I don't like them so I am going to de-anodise them
back to natural alum. and polish them. I have already done the front ones and they came up a treat.
I just soak them in a water /Drano solution and bingo,......back to natural. Then polish!
Thanks for the comments by the way, I just love the old girl. Something about a Hagon JAP.