what kind of polish should i use? should i do it by hand/dremal/drill?? thanks...

 

electric sander, dremal, hand, 1200 grit for final sanding, then metal polish

 

I used 400, 600, 1200, 1500, and 2000 grit paper. There's also a polishing kit that comes with 3 compounds and buffing wheels for a drill. I finished it off with some metal polish i've had for years...think it's Mother's brand but I have it in a ziploc now sooo....my endtanks are aluminum sheetmetal mirrors now! tubes are a little harder to get shining good..

 

The more steps of grit going up you use the general better look you will get, I usually finish with 2000 grit paper. One thing to remember is to make sure you sand out ALL casting dimples before you buff it...

Check out my website for some pictures... http://www.smpolishing.tk

Hope this helps,
Scott