What to use to polish and clean Aluminum alloys

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Jul 28, 2009 | 06:15 AM

91akira

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What to use to polish and clean Aluminum alloys

I'm trying to restore my OEM GSRs on my DA. Its a little oxidated. What are good products to use to polish or shine it up?

Jul 28, 2009 | 12:59 PM

1.5Slowmatic

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Re: What to use to polish and clean Aluminum alloys

spray aircraft remover to get rid of the clear, than wetsand starting at say 800 and going up to 2500 or 300 than use some metal polish like mothers, adams ect ect and than re-clear. They should look pretty good after that

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:59 AM

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Re: What to use to polish and clean Aluminum alloys

after the steps mentioned above get a wheel sealant that can withstand the heat. poorboys makes one that is decently priced.

Aug 5, 2009 | 06:03 PM

khmers0uljah

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From: I'm always painting & polishing shiet, California

Re: What to use to polish and clean Aluminum alloys

Polishing takes a lot of work. If you're patient enough, it is all worth it. Remember once you start, you have to finish. Heres a write up I followed. Now I'm polishing everthing from my wheels to my exhaust.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/wheel-tire-56/9658-faq-how-polish-your-wheels-1259115/