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Old 09-05-2008   #1
 
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Aluminium polishing ???

anybody have quick easy cheap good idea to do this??? (shine like chrome)
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wet n dry 600 grit 800 grit 1000 grit 1200 grit 1500 grit then metal polish, or use a buffer if you have one
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Re: Aluminium polishing ???

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anybody have quick easy cheap good idea to do this??? (shine like chrome)
yes , i'w polished my rims like that .

clean the rims , use an abrasive solutin and polish the rims with a grynder . after you obtain the shy effect , spray some "clear paint"(i don't know how it say's in english) for protection . good luck
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spray some "clear paint"(i don't know how it say's in english)
"Lacquer"
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Re: Aluminium polishing ???

you cant use "clear paint"(i think its fine to use this name, as well as "lacquer") on tailpipe-won't last for long because of heat

polishing today, looks allright

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ya , depending what do you want to polish .. on the rims , the "lacquer" will worck and will keep a longer time the chrome look .
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IME (and my RAAF father's) Turtlewax. Makes a sheet of ally come up like a mirror. Not sure what product it is, but it comes/used to come in a green bottle/

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