Aluminium polish

surajprasade

surajprasade

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Hi,
This is my first project with aluminium. I have polished the clutch cover of Royal Enfield Electra. Vehicle is six years old & have done 44000 km. I have wet sand it with 1500 grit sand paper & then with 2000 grit. After that scratches have been removed with Meguiar's Dimond cut compound & then polish with aluminium polish [ very cheap polish]. Every thing has been done with hand no machine used. I want to ask two things
[1] Will a branded aluminium polish bring more gloss?
[2] Is there any other process to do it?
 
There are fine grade aluminum polishes that you can use. I personally like Mother's Billet Aluminum Polish. I think it does a fine job of really making aluminum shine and giving a clear mirror like finish. I use foam a foam applicator and a microfiber towel to remove the polish residue.

Wolfgang and Blackfire also make a fine grade aluminum polish that may be what you are looking for as well
 
Spectacular job hand. Persistance and dedication pays off again!

Go to youtube input aluminum polishing to get an idea of how the pros do it. Once again, magnificient work thus far.
 
Looked at the GOT A WEIRD PHONE CALL TODAY thread the came back here. Was in such a hurry I didn't realize all by hand.

:applause::applause::applause::applause:on your results.
 
I would add a step of 3,000 wet after the 2,000 wet and before using the aluminum polish.

Using a compound like Diamond Cut may introduce scratches since it's a diminishing particle abrasive that requires the use of a rotary in order to break the abrasive down.

So, I'd skip the Diamond Cut and replace that step with 3,000 wet paper. Using a machine with the aluminum polish will give you a more uniform result, regardless the polish brand used.
 
Thanks everyone for reply. It took whole two days for me to polish clutch cover.
I am also thinking of using Mothers Power ball & mag & aluminium polish or Meguiar's wheel care kit with drill machine in order to reduce time. Any one got any idea which one is better?
I am also posting a image of engine which I want to polish, so please tell me what should I use a cone or power ball? By using power ball or cone with drill machine is it possible to quit sanding step? I have chosen above products because they are available in India. Please advice.
 
I have great results with NXT All Metal Polysh and M205 I used for the aluminum trim on my Yukon, all other polishes left holograms.....

Very nice job, a lot of patience and all by hand to boot!
 
Don't give up the sandpaper. If you go the megs route, you'll probably need both. I won't use
meg products on aluminum. When doing the engine, you'll probably tear the heck out of the cone and powerball. End up being a waste of money. My .02- Happy detailing...
 
surajprasade said:
Thanks everyone for reply. It took whole two days for me to polish clutch cover....

I am also posting a image of engine which I want to polish, so please tell me what should I use a cone or power ball? By using power ball or cone with drill machine is it possible to quit sanding step? I have chosen above products because they are available in India. Please advice.
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You'll still need to sand, since the aluminum polishes are for, well, polishing. Sanding will get you a smooth surface, and the polishing step will shine the surface.

As for a ball or cone for your engine - it depends on the shape of the areas you're looking to polish. Cones are better for getting in to small areas, and a round ball won't go in to a square corner. The ball is better for larger, flat areas and for curving shapes.

Honestly, I think you'll find you need both in order to do the best job.

Nice job on polishing that aluminum. Using the proper tool can save you considerable time, and give a better look as the result is more uniform.
 
Vegas Transplant said:
Don't give up the sandpaper. When doing the engine, you'll probably tear the heck out of the cone and powerball. End up being a waste of money. My .02- Happy detailing...
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Damage usually comes from spinning the ball or cone too fast, and forcing it against a sharp edge. We recommend 300 or less RPM's, but folks seem to think faster is better.
 
Surajprasade stated that he plans to polish the engine. Plenty of fins there,though not necessarily sharp. I agree with rpm issue though. Was in a bind once and sent my helper to ww to pickup a powercone and polish. Was working well until I upped the speed as I was not getting the cut that I was accustomed to. So, yeah was operator error with out a doubt.

Happy detailing hand...




Note to self: Make sure to pack all detail supplies/tools next time heading to Rock Hill, S.C.
 
Nappers said:
I have great results with NXT All Metal Polysh and M205 I used for the aluminum trim on my Yukon, all other polishes left holograms.....

Very nice job, a lot of patience and all by hand to boot!
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Was not the polish that left the holograms behind, I'm sure.
 
I would have to recommend nuvite products for aluminum..... Nuvite c-grade has a ridiculous cut to it (eliminates use of sandpaper IMO) and they have grade that step down from that. I do spinners by hand and get great results with this product - expensive though!


LOL - The close up is of Tyson - LOL forgot about this pic!
 
forrest@mothers said:
Damage usually comes from spinning the ball or cone too fast, and forcing it against a sharp edge. We recommend 300 or less RPM's, but folks seem to think faster is better.
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Already owned up to that one. Went to the truck to pull out the mothers billet. Took a while to find it since it was at the bottom of the aluminum polish bin... I have so many. Anyway am sending a quick pm . Gotta leave at 1:00 for a quick one step even though 60% chance of rain today.
 
B&B Tennessee said:
I do spinners by hand and get great results with this product...
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It'd probably be a lot easier polishing spinners by hand if the engine was turning. You'd only have to hold your polishing pad on the turning spinner and voila! You could get a free manicure at the same time! Ummm, might want to volunteer Tyson for the trial run on that method... :D

TL
 
TLMitchell said:
It'd probably be a lot easier polishing spinners by hand if the engine was turning. You'd only have to hold your polishing pad on the turning spinner and voila! You could get a free manicure at the same time! Ummm, might want to volunteer Tyson for the trial run on that method... :D

TL
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Tyson may wind up with his own fan club.
 
TLMitchell said:
It'd probably be a lot easier polishing spinners by hand if the engine was turning. You'd only have to hold your polishing pad on the turning spinner and voila! You could get a free manicure at the same time! Ummm, might want to volunteer Tyson for the trial run on that method... :D

TL
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:righton: EXTREME DETAILING :righton: Good Idea for maybe a JackAss/Detailing Show for t.v. lol

Vegas Transplant said:
Tyson may wind up with his own fan club.
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LOL - I told him today I posted the pic .... luckily he laughed lol
 
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