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how 2 polish Alu...??

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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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Default how 2 polish Alu...??
...to mirror finish?

what tools to use...etc!
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Old Jul 9, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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use wet and dry paper til u get very smooth and no scrathes left then polish up
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i was advised to use corrugated cardboard and autosol
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Autosol and elbow grease mate....................
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i do have a small buffing kit that you attach to a drill ...

have had some good results with it .. but it takes time ..
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Originally Posted by Simonne RS
use wet and dry paper til u get very smooth and no scrathes left then polish up

Thats your best way... bit of wet and dry paper, then get the autosol on some rags.
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