On Sun, 30 May 1999, Tom Di Iulio wrote:
> i'm interested in input from the group on tools for polishing/detailing
> parts of the car. specifically, i've seen shining carburettor dashpots
> and other aluminum parts in the engine compartment and know those
> results didn't come from a bottle of brasso (or did they?).
> should i be investing in a dremel tool or does a drill with proper
> attachments work ok? any fluids/solutions to invest in? what say ye
> listers?
I think if you use a drill, and especially a dremel (only), then you'll
take a long time to get something big polished. If you have a wood lathe,
you can get a mandrel to fit it that will take a larger (6-8") buffing
wheel; these are made of felt or cotton and can be had in a variety of
densities.
You can also make or buy a mandrel that will sit on a workbench and be
driven by an electric motor (or for the truly classical feeling, a foot
pedal)
Brasso may work but you'll probably get quicker and more consistent
results with Jeweler's Rouge or Tripoli (Tripoli may be too abrasive and /
or too coarse for aluminum work; I'm not well versed with the pros and
cons of all the various polishing compounds out there)
This is a question that comes up periodically. Hmm, more work...
-Malcolm
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