Coal runner Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Looking for a little info on a decent aluminum polish for a neglected truck. I did a acid wash but needs more. Any suggestions most appreciated. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 The only way to get the shine back on it is with a buffer acid washing will get them clean and turn them white. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/#findComment-353019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZB755V8 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Most all aluminum polish will work fine. First you have to start with a DA and work your way down to about 600 grit before the polish and buffer will start to leave a shine. One of the most important things you have to find first...and a a lot of, ELBOW GREASE, shine doesn't come in a bottle or jug.. well maybe Moonshine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/#findComment-353344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranchhopper Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I sand my wheels down with a 600 grit then finish them off with an 800 grit before using three different courses of buffing from the brown bar down to jewelers rouge shines up like a mirror sanding is the most important the smoother you get the surface the better shine you will get. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/#findComment-353369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Wet sand paper with wd40 as the lube works very well. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/#findComment-353406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackpro Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 It takes alot or work , In two years I've worn 3 high speed buffers polishing my tri-toon. Then its a constant job to keep it looking good. I spend about an hour a side every weekend in the summer. I use White Diamond polish then wash the haze off with a rag soaked in mineral sprits and then wash with soap and water before anything dries. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/#findComment-353574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrybarbon Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I guy who makes vintage aircraft wings put me onto Nuvite polishing products, not cheap. We have been trying to polish or alloy storage/step boxes with the polishing wheels/pads using the polishing bars - the steps with the button holes and the rounded ends come up good with the polish bar and the wheels. But the flat areas are awful, the wheels create a mess, shadows etc. and dull. This guy lent us his double head polishing machine and we started with some of his old Nuvite polish on our flat alloy sides and within 30 minutes the surface was starting to shine up and removed the scratches. You have to wrap a baby nappy over the 2 pad heads and put dabs of the polish onto the surface and the bay nappy does the surface contact. You have use separate nappies for each grade of Nuvite polish. We will post pictures of our storage boxes when we finish after new year. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/47783-aluminum-bed-polish/#findComment-354672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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