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river_ratj40
06-19-2007, 03:53 PM
whats the best to use on 5052 aluminum to bring a big bright polished looked.


and whats the best way to keep it looking like that?
thanks
Frank Molé
06-19-2007, 04:55 PM
its called R50 the best
Fish
06-19-2007, 05:22 PM
I have never tried the R50, but I have had really good luck with a product called Flitz on aluminum and other metals as well.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128045&highlight=flitz

have to scroll down a bit on this one:

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127255&highlight=flitz
robert jordan
06-19-2007, 05:41 PM
lots of elbow grease. and some good old sweat.
Hottrucks
06-19-2007, 05:52 PM
I'm with Fish on this on got sold on it opening my mouth at a motorcycle show bought some, brought it home and did my trailer fenders LOOKS BAD AZZ

secret if your doing Diamond plate get a pieace of soft carpet and put it on a 2x4 to go with the ribs
stokernick
06-19-2007, 10:21 PM
meguir's powerball easier,Trucks!!
props4u2
06-19-2007, 10:56 PM
Mothers Billet is the best I've used, tried everything before and since, keep going back to it. You can buy it @ most any auto parts store.


Lee
THE HOGG
06-20-2007, 06:33 AM
Wheres Itchy At??? He's Got Some Stuff I Think Its Called Diamond, Its Bad Azz.
Hottrucks
06-20-2007, 06:40 AM
meguir's powerball easier,Trucks!!


Used it but let behind dirt wouldn't get into the little corner on the diamonds
staylor
06-20-2007, 07:37 AM
...try Brasso Liquid and buff it off before it has a chance to start drying to a haze. Then wash with Tide and water.
Doug
Hottrucks
06-20-2007, 08:15 AM
what does the Tide do??
LakeRacer99
06-21-2007, 12:46 PM
have you guys tried the Zoop seal? I think I read on here where guys polished their sportmaster with it and it stayed shiny after being dunked in the water. I need to try some of this.
Hottrucks
06-21-2007, 01:43 PM
let me know if the Zoop works??? I know the hot rod guys have used it but I hear that the next time you go to do it that it acts like a clear coat and is a beoch to do again??
river_ratj40
06-25-2007, 07:24 AM
whats the best pad to apply the polish with?
terry taylor
06-25-2007, 09:46 AM
whats the best to use on 5052 aluminum to bring a big bright polished looked.


and whats the best way to keep it looking like that?
thanks

HI. With multiples of choices in this market I stay with 3M products. For initial agressive cleaning and polishing [super duty 05954,] followed by [finishing compound 05928] . These products are widely used in autobody shops and available at many body, paint suppliers thanks.
Hydrophobic guy
06-25-2007, 10:34 AM
[quote=Fish;1129845]I have never tried the R50, but I have had really good luck with a product called Flitz on aluminum and other metals as well.

Flitz is good stuff also works great on Stainless too. Did a Colt King Cobra with it and it turned out like a mirror.
Techno
06-26-2007, 04:24 PM
Block sand it to make it flat (fair for curved surfaces). Cut polish and color. Using any other method is like sanding with 600 grit when you should have started with 100. It will still work but your the work.
If you polish something without block sanding it it will still be shiny but not mirror shiny. The reflective diff on a car from the orange peel paint and flat window. Look at your reflection on a car to see the diff, or compare the smoothness of a paint job.

To keep it shiny you have to coat it with anything that blocks the air.
Or a quick buff once a year. Usually the better it protects the harder it is to remove to freshen it. The best is a 2 part clear paint.