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russcc · 08-20-2019, 05:05 AM

What is the best method for polishing an aluminum casting such as an alloy of aluminum and nickel ? Thank you Fodbarners.

glennpm · 08-20-2019, 07:04 AM

I've used this site for info and product for polishing Chevy valve covers and many parts on my XS650 motorcycle.

https://www.caswellplating.com/movies.html

russcc · 08-20-2019, 08:02 AM

Thank you. Lot of great information there.

glennpm · 08-20-2019, 09:13 AM

You're welcome. These are great to use for first passes:

https://dicoproducts.com/products.php?gid=5

grumppyoldman · 08-20-2019, 09:28 AM

You can use Boname powder with a little water and it will not scratch the soft metal, but it takes lots of elbow grease. Al

supereal · 08-20-2019, 12:50 PM

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We use buffing wheels of varying types, along with an appropriate compound. Eastwood makes good kits. Final polishing is done with a product called Simichrome, available at most motorcycle dealers.

cmbrucew · 08-20-2019, 01:24 PM

Simichrome is available at Pep Boys cheaper.

Bruce

philipswanson · 08-20-2019, 01:59 PM

Semichrome is great stuff just for everyday polishing of chrome. Better than other chrome polishes.

glennpm · 08-20-2019, 03:11 PM

Hi,

Simichrome is good for maintenance but not the best approach for the whole process. I actually made my own "maintenance liquid", a combo of ground up rouge bars and paint thinner. Truck stop detailers use this and is how I found out about it.

Here is my bike before and after. I did everything on the bike with many hours of polishing the motor parts, fins, wheels, forks etc.

08-20-2019, 05:05 AM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Polishing aluminum What is the best method for polishing an aluminum casting such as an alloy of aluminum and nickel ? Thank you Fodbarners.

08-20-2019, 08:02 AM	#3
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Polishing aluminum Thank you. Lot of great information there.

08-20-2019, 09:13 AM	#4
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: Polishing aluminum You're welcome. These are great to use for first passes: https://dicoproducts.com/products.php?gid=5

08-20-2019, 09:28 AM	#5
grumppyoldman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 727	Re: Polishing aluminum You can use Boname powder with a little water and it will not scratch the soft metal, but it takes lots of elbow grease. Al

08-20-2019, 12:50 PM	#6
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Polishing aluminum Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We use buffing wheels of varying types, along with an appropriate compound. Eastwood makes good kits. Final polishing is done with a product called Simichrome, available at most motorcycle dealers.

08-20-2019, 01:24 PM	#7
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: Polishing aluminum Simichrome is available at Pep Boys cheaper. Bruce __________________ Works good Lasts long time

08-20-2019, 01:59 PM	#8
philipswanson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Bonita, CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Polishing aluminum Semichrome is great stuff just for everyday polishing of chrome. Better than other chrome polishes.