Use a paste type aluminum/metal polish. Mother's and Meguiar's have such
products (Google them). If you don't want to buy something special for just
those pieces, I would try whatever kind of polishing compound you might have on
hand. This won't work well if the pieces are badly corroded but otherwise,
you'll get a shine. Careful use of fine steel wool will help with corrosion. I
would avoid sandpaper at all costs.
Good luck...ned.
'69 Datsun 2000 (still on jack stands)
Quoting Dan Kroninger <d_kroninger@hotmail.com>:
> Hey all,
>
> I pulled a few aluminum parts to clean and polish this winter. The valve
> cover and carb domes are done. I also have the door sill out. They were
> dirty, which I cleaned with water and Comet. So it is cleaner, but I want to
> polish it up. Since it has the ridges, it is really hard to sand without
> distorting it. Any one have suggestions?
>
> Dan Kroninger
> Dairyland Datsun68 1600
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