Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
Yup. Oven cleaner is nasty stuff, but it will take care of the anodizing. How shiny the parts get after the anodizing is off is entirely dependent on how much effort you put into the process. N.b. having a bench mounted buffing wheel and a variety of grades of polishing compound will make this task much easier.
Also, once the anodizing is gone and the surface polished, it will tarnish rapidly with any exposure, particularly to water. Plan on frequent use of Flitz or similar polish, use a good coat of car wax or clear coat the parts.