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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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hi peeps i need some help with a problem i have and need expert advice

i am a retain firefighter and have been given the task off detailing the fire engines on site the sides of the fire engines which are aluminium are filthy and need a good clean and i want them shining what cleaners/polish
will i need ???? any thoughts guys????
what i am looking for is a nice shine
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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i use autosol on all the aluminum i polish hard work but worth it
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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Autosol is great stuff, but you'll find P21s Metal Polish more user friendly and easier to use on large areas if you have a lot of fire engines to do - which i'm guessing aren't overly small

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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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i think autosol is the way to go with a buffing wheel i think i just thoght there may be an alternative cleaner cheers anyway chaps
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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if its flat plate or large areas the easiest and quickest way is to use a polishing wheel on an electric drill... use the same polish bars on a dremel with a buffing wheel attachment for the edges and small detail..
i got a 2 part system with the bars, mandrel and 4 wheels for £25.
makes a mirror finish
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