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polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 3:40 pm
by 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
Re: polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:45 pm
by ZRX61
soap, water & scotchbrite.
Re: polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 1:01 pm
by Nathan
ZRX61 wrote:soap, water & scotchbrite.
Sounds like a plan! Thanks for the tips!
Re: polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 11:13 am
by ZRX61
Start with the white or gray scotchbrite, don't just jump right in with the brown stuff.
Re: polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum
Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:24 pm
by Obergrafeter
Won't be cheap,, but Acid Etch will clean them up good, just be sure to rinse well.
Re: polishing/cleaning aircraft aluminum
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2014 12:32 pm
by ZRX61
Obergrafeter wrote: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