Olgawld Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Hello. I've seen a few posts about this already but would still like a bit of advice. My bare aluminium body is quite old now. I've polished it to a decent shine but under direct light you can see scratches and swirls. I've got a sander/ polisher, would you recommend I go over it again starting with 600 upto about 4000 sandpaper with the orbital sander and then polish, or would that still leave me with swirls? Should I sand in one direction by hand? Should I just put up with the swirls??? Any advice appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 A fellow member shared some excellent advice with me I will dig it out and BM it to you - follow it and it works a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Found it - BM's heading your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olgawld Posted February 7, 2019 Author Share Posted February 7, 2019 7 wonders, I tip my cap. Just received your messages and will give it a go. Thanks for all that advice. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 As you already have a good shine i would start with 2000 grit together with WD40 then use the finest grit you can find 5000 if possible and after that use alloy polish. And sod those pesky PM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Elie,if you use the correct machine (twin head) you can easily get rid of the swirl marks left by a 9" polisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Nick Bassett Posted February 8, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted February 8, 2019 There was a great article in LF a few months ago showing exactly how to polish aluminum - worth a read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 that article was ok for bits of ally but no use for polishing panels or an entire car..... horses for courses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted February 8, 2019 Area Representative Share Posted February 8, 2019 That article was written by Elie. (Published July 2018) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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