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Polishing Painted Aluminum for the First Time?

I am new to polishing I have no idea were to start I would like to tackle a polishing job on my motorcycle due to the high cost of polishing. I do understand that there is/can be a lot of work involved but I am ready I would like to polish several painted aluminum parts first the wheels, frame and swing arm. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I need even the basics books classes kits tools anything! Thanks Ernest

Ernest Fox III
- Raleigh,NC,USA
2000

Hi, Ernest. letters 800, 1831, and 10917 go into substantial detail about aluminum polishing. Good luck!

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

I just wanted to say finishing.com has been a great help. The advice I received was not only great but it made things a lot easier I have stripped the paint from my motorcycle wheels and followed the advice on polishing aluminum they look great and I have already had a friend ask me to show them! Just a little info for anyone who needs it took me about 3 hours to do one while it was still mounted to the bike and the tire! Thanks again!

Ernest Fox III
Raleigh,NC,USA
2000

We're happy to hear of your success. That's certainly a nice thing to say, and we thank you for taking the time, Ernest!

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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