Aluminum Restoration

[drewpster]

I have to start doing whatever I am going to do to get my aluminum parts restored. The easy (though expensive) way to do it would be to powder coat all the parts and be done with it. However I don't really like the look of white handrails and window frames. Does anyone know of a process that can restore my old aluminum? They include the handrails, window frames ect. ect...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Aluminum Restoration

haven't use it, but heard this stuff is good

http://gordsaluminumpolish.com/

 

[jauguston]

Re: Aluminum Restoration

If you want to have your aluminum keep looking good after you restore it one option is to have it powdercoated with clear powder. I have a Eastwood Home Powder Coating system and their clear powder looks pretty good. I have clear powdered some polished parts on an old Sportster I restored. One thing to consider with powder is it has a build up that will increase the diameter of tubes. So if the tubes go through tight fitting stanchion brackets there could be a fit problem.

Jim

 

[iwombat]

Re: Aluminum Restoration

If your aluminum needs substantial work you can always just paint it with hammerite or similar hammered-metal finish spray paint. Cheap, easy and looks good.

 

[drewpster]

Re: Aluminum Restoration

I remember seeing a product that is used to protect aluminum for extended periods. I think it is a two part product. I saw it online somewhere. Anbody know it?

I was hoping to finish the aluminum to a satin, rather than high polish. Anybody know a good process to do it.

 

[iwombat]

Re: Aluminum Restoration

Buffing wheels and air grinder with buffing pad if you want to keep the bare aluminum. It'll take a lot of elbow grease. Once you get it shined up, semichrome metal polish is hands down the best aluminum polish out there.

Eastwood (automotive company) has an excellent selection of polishing, buffing, grinding, and protective coating supplies.

 

[iwombat]

Re: Aluminum Restoration

make that simichrome

http://www.competitionchemicals.com/