polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum

[Nathan]

I was wondering if anyone can tell me how and some tips on polish/cleaning aircraft aluminum? I want to clean some parts up, but I do NOT want that mirror shine finish. I just want to rid the dirt and smudges and make the surface smoother.

Someone totally oblivious on all the in's and outs of working aircraft aluminum,
Nate

[ZRX61]

soap, water & scotchbrite.

[Nathan]

soap, water & scotchbrite.

Sounds like a plan! Thanks for the tips!

[ZRX61]

Start with the white or gray scotchbrite, don't just jump right in with the brown stuff.

[Obergrafeter]

Won't be cheap,, but Acid Etch will clean them up good, just be sure to rinse well.

[ZRX61]

Won't be cheap,, but Acid Etch will clean them up good, just be sure to rinse well.

That stuff the tanker truckers use isn't expensive. Google Aluma Bright.

or this stuff:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00144 ... SFQ3D53Z1M