Polish aluminum - Polish side cases, bumper, grab bar A-arms, etc.
Apr 19, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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I've talked to a few fellow truck drivers whose tanks were so oxidized that they had to sand them down before they could start buffing, but these were older trucks turned into show rigs....I think as long as you never hafta polish up the aluminum again getting it powder coated would be a fantastic idea. Kinda hard to buff coated metal, though......
Apr 19, 2004 | 11:53 PM
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Polish aluminum - Polish side cases, bumper, grab bar A-arms, etc.
Originally posted by: AZSAND
When i want to polish my aluminun i bust out all three of my varitable polishers 6 diff compound bars my steam cleaner two cans of mothers two bags of polishing rags. My best of lynard skynard and a twelve pack of MGD then i go down to homedepot and pick up hector and his cousin put them to work and listen to my lynard skynard and drink the beer while they polish there arms off !!!! im telling you i enjoy polishing my alum.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
When i want to polish my aluminun i bust out all three of my varitable polishers 6 diff compound bars my steam cleaner two cans of mothers two bags of polishing rags. My best of lynard skynard and a twelve pack of MGD then i go down to homedepot and pick up hector and his cousin put them to work and listen to my lynard skynard and drink the beer while they polish there arms off !!!! im telling you i enjoy polishing my alum.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Good to have you back Richard (LMAO) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
Apr 20, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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THAT!!!!!Sounds down right sexy!
THAT!!!!!Sounds down right sexy!
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Hey duneme on a more serious note if you take TEC and brush it on let it set for a hour or so it will take off all the coating on the cases. TEC is used to strip airplanes and is mean be carefull. but then your polish work will be a lot easier !!! because it also purifies the alum surface.
Apr 20, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Where can I get this airplane stripper? TEC??
I'm going to give it a go myself. I have an extra clutch cover and magneto cover so, plenty of time to work the covers without any down time.
I'm going to give it a go myself. I have an extra clutch cover and magneto cover so, plenty of time to work the covers without any down time.
Apr 20, 2004 | 01:27 PM
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you can get aviation stripper at most auto parts stores. if you want a really deep shin try using jewlers polish on your last step and use a slow speed buffer. you can use a scotch brite pad for some of the sanding, it works pretty good after you have all the rough spots out.