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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: Steve Minor on April 04, 2003, 09:57:59 AM

Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: Steve Minor on April 04, 2003, 09:57:59 AM
Anybody got a "secret way" to polish aluminum...(or alloy) such as triple clamps, motor stay, etc?.....or should I use the old buffing wheel and compound method?

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Steve

 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: AndyL on April 04, 2003, 02:11:32 PM
Steve,
I have had good luck on my Jackpiner with a buffing wheel and SimiChrome.  It is a paste in a tube (about the size of a toothpaste tube) and you use only a little bit on each part.

SimiChrome worked wonders on wheels, forks, brake stay, and motor supports.


Andy
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: Steve Minor on April 04, 2003, 02:46:50 PM
Thanks Andy......I assume Simechrome available at most auto parts stores...? I'll go check it out this weekend......

 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: DKWRACER on April 04, 2003, 04:35:26 PM
Steve, Eagle-One makes a VG polish called "Billet" polish, maybe a Harley Dealer has it......My shop partner also has a 8 in buffing wheel which we use, can start out with black compound then red or green then white, works wonders....

 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: Dennis D on April 04, 2003, 07:43:00 PM
You may want to check out the Eastwood Co. I use a product called "Auto-sol". Works well. Dennis D

 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: john durrill on April 04, 2003, 08:56:16 PM
Most street bike shops still carry simichrome.
 it works great Steve and leaves a protective coating on the part. You can usualy use just your finger and a soft cloth, unless you have pitting.



Edited by - john durrill on 04/04/2003  8:57:46 PM
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: Blue_Dog on April 04, 2003, 09:46:58 PM
Another product that I have used for years is Never-Dull. It will take most of the "heat" blue off chrome headers and that's saying something. It's a wadding polish.
Don't remember the original Mfg, but it is an Eagle One product now.

B_D


 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: frank the welder on April 06, 2003, 10:54:22 PM
Check out my reply to the swingarm finishing question..I have a 10hp 1800 rpm giant commercial polisher but still use vibratory finishing or ball burnishing on most stuff..Ever try to polish a rim on a wheel polisher..Holy Cow!! talk about a crazy task..

 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: namgar on April 07, 2003, 10:11:54 AM
I get all my polishing supplies from these guys.  They have everything you could ever want for home poliching.

http://www.bright-works.com

William R Gahrmann
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: Dave Pickett on April 14, 2003, 11:33:57 PM
Never-Dull. It is a "cotton" batting saturated with a plishing compound that is minimally abrasive, easy to use, and is awesome on the hard to clean spokes/nipples and carb bodies. Most shps carry it, or have them order for you. Good stuff and is made in USA. Made by George Basch Co. in NY. About $4.00 a can. Dave

Dave Pickett
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: swamp fox on April 15, 2003, 10:24:05 AM
You can get the Never-Dull at Lowes also. Or take it from under the sink where the wife keeps it hidden.


Robert Manucy
72 Berkshire
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: Steve Minor on April 15, 2003, 10:32:07 AM
I picked up some Never-Dull at my local auto parts store....also a buffing wheel and some polishing compound from Lowe's.

Thanks for all the responces.

Steve

 
Title: Polishing aluminum
Post by: namgar on April 17, 2003, 02:40:45 PM
Just to keep it going a little while longer, my favorite new polishing accessory is a Flitz Ball.  It works GREAT on irregular shapes.  I thought it would be kind of hokie but it really seems to do pretty well.

http://www.flitz.com/polishing_ball.htm



William R Gahrmann
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