Re: My New Billit Dash & Steering Column Knobs

["amc74hornet" <AMC74HORNET@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Plumpy72@xxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 4/23/2004 6:34:06 AM Central Daylight Time, 
> martin-davis@xxxx writes:
> Doc,
> I just picked up a set of aluminum rims from the scrap metal yard. What is 
> the best way for me to go about renewing them? Keep in mind I am suffering from 
> an Italian dissease Fundsarelow. LOL 
> Thanks, 
> Davis 
> One thing you need to remember is that the rims may have a clear coat over 
> them. You will need to get it off before you do anything. Before you jump into 
> it though, try a small area first. It can be time consuming and will require a 
> lot of elbow grease if you plan on doing it by hand.
> 
> The first time I ever tried to polish aluminum was on some Harley parts. I 
> spent hours using small files to remove casting flash then started wet sanding. 
> I started with 180 grit then progressed up through the sizes. A small amount 
> of liquid soap in a bucket of warm water will keep the surface lubricated while 
> you wet sand. 
> 
> I thought I did a pretty good job with the wet sanding. The parts looked 
> great. Then I went to a car show and while there, I got some buffing wheels with 
> jewelers rouge. It didn't take much buffing to make the aluminum look like 
> chrome. 
> 
> Once you finish, you should consider having the rims clear coated again to 
> protect the finish.
> 
> Good Luck
> 
> Rick

I use a good paste wax like Simonize to protect the parts from oxidizeing after polishing.
"Doc"