[r6bflames]

I did a quick scan looking for a thread and didn't see it on this subject (or maybe missed it). I used a dremal tool with all different kinds of polish to include coke-cola ... it leaves swirl marks and the metal is somewhat brighter, but not clean looking. What materials should I use and what is a good technique for polishing brushed aluminum?:confused Thanks.

 

[nj600rr]

keep searching the web, there are countless sites with tips on polishing aluminum

 

[Kzin]

I believe the process is sand, sand, sand, sand some more then polish.

Start with 420 work your way up to 1000 then polish.

 

[V4Dave]

kzin is correct, you are going to have to sand first. Then second unless you are polishing a very small piece that Dremel isn't going to cut it, with the small sizes of the polishing wheels you are never going to get a smooth surface, too high an rpm with too small a surface area, swirls and uneveness all over the place.

Check out Eastwood Company for buffing supplies as one possible source.

 

[Yamerhaw]

i agree, put down the dremmel, get some sand paper, work your way down to 2000 grit for that pretty shine

 

[P-Dog 187]

This is a pretty good site that gives some good step by step info:


http://www.schiebel.ca/Polishing/Directions/frame-directions.htm

 

[nj600rr]

That write up is pretty good :clap