Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

polishing aluminum

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 10-30-2005 | 09:55 AM
Iron Legend's Avatar
Iron Legend
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From:
Default polishing aluminum

Are there any aluminum parts on my '03 Sportster that I should not use aluminum polish on, for example ones that may have been clear coated or whatever?

I plan to go out today and get that Mothers Mag & Aluminum polish that another member suggested to me the other day and get started on it. Also what is 'billet'? I see Mothers makes the Mag & Aluminum polish and Billet Aluminum polish with the latter being twice the price almost of the Mag& Aluminum.

Thanks all

Tom
 
  #2  
Old 10-30-2005 | 11:51 PM
Wolhar's Avatar
Wolhar
Banned
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,082
Likes: 8
Default RE: polishing aluminum

Billet usually means "made from one piece" and is not "usually" polished to a mirror finish, where most wheels are polished. ******* makes good stuff, the Original ******* should be better for you as the wheel polish is going to be a fine grain polish, more of a cleaner type stuff than a polish, kinda like wax for your aluminum or chrome.
 
  #3  
Old 10-31-2005 | 01:32 AM
mikeisglidn's Avatar
mikeisglidn
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 9
From: jacksonville, nc
Default RE: polishing aluminum

i use WENOL i found it ot be a lot more shiney with out a crap load of rubbin. i think ive used them all and had the best luck with that product.
 
  #4  
Old 11-01-2005 | 09:02 AM
Iron Legend's Avatar
Iron Legend
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 149
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: polishing aluminum

Sounds good...so the Mothers Mag & Aluminim Polish it is then. Thanks.

Tom
 
  #5  
Old 11-01-2005 | 10:21 PM
Wolhar's Avatar
Wolhar
Banned
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,082
Likes: 8
Default RE: polishing aluminum

check out Mikes pics, seems to me he knows what makes s*** shine.
ORIGINAL: mikeisglidn

i use WENOL i found it ot be a lot more shiney with out a crap load of rubbin. i think ive used them all and had the best luck with that product.
 
  #6  
Old 11-02-2005 | 01:31 AM
mikeisglidn's Avatar
mikeisglidn
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,954
Likes: 9
From: jacksonville, nc
Default RE: polishing aluminum

yea a rag, wenol, and the neibor kid for 2 bucks!!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
burchis
General Harley Davidson Chat
27
07-28-2009 07:05 PM
HDUltraRider
General Harley Davidson Chat
1
01-29-2009 05:49 PM
84sugar
General Harley Davidson Chat
14
04-26-2006 06:17 PM
1sportytrike
General Harley Davidson Chat
3
01-13-2006 10:12 PM
ScooterGuitar
Detailing
3
05-19-2005 11:48 PM



Quick Reply: polishing aluminum



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:20 PM.