Polished aluminum
#21
04-23-2017 | 05:41 AM
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From: MASS_hole
Gix, is your comment directed towards my interest in hiding the cast settlement marks on my engine covers? Cause if it is, I will try. Only if it don;t end up shiny tho LOL. Thanks!
#22
04-28-2017 | 09:27 AM
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Semi off topic since I try to avoid shine. And prefer a more matt finish.
so I avoid using polish and waxes.
instead I have been using stele wool in the 00.00 and .00 grit
Of ourse all spots dissapere and the matt finish eventually developes a darker pattina which I love.
The only problem is those pesky cast swirls and hat are deeply imbedded in to the alloy.
Only thing I can think of to do to try and mask them would be to use a brass wire brush. But I'm a bit scared I might ruin them
so I avoid using polish and waxes.
instead I have been using stele wool in the 00.00 and .00 grit
Of ourse all spots dissapere and the matt finish eventually developes a darker pattina which I love.
The only problem is those pesky cast swirls and hat are deeply imbedded in to the alloy.
Only thing I can think of to do to try and mask them would be to use a brass wire brush. But I'm a bit scared I might ruin them
#23
04-28-2017 | 09:49 AM
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From: Hamilton
#24
04-29-2017 | 07:15 AM
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From: Sunshine State
I use Gords for all my aluminum. Hit his website and read his 'how to'.
http://gordsaluminumpolish.com/
http://gordsaluminumpolish.com/
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