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BIGMAC

03-04-2005 12:55 PM

How to polish engine alumimum?

I am having a h**l of a time getting my visible engine and accessory aluminum parts to look good- alternator, belt tensioner, throtle body, right front of block, etc. I really don't want to go with aftermarket chrome covers. Is there a way to get to and clean/polish/shine these "rough surface" areas?

agentf1

03-04-2005 01:23 PM

No EASY way. Sand low grit and work up to 400 or even 2000 then hit with metal polish and 0000 steel wool until looks like chrome. I like simichrome for the final polish. :cheers:

DaBoz

03-04-2005 02:22 PM

This may help....

http://www.hobbytool.com/index.asp?P...ROD&ProdID=430

:cheers:

KLO	03-04-2005 02:24 PM

I don't see it being done easily by hand at all, takes a commercial polisher usually.. But these guys can do anything you can unbolt and send to them: http://www.hotrodlane.cc/

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