Polishing aluminum

[Hockeydad]

Does anyone have a good trick for polishing aluminum up to a nice mirror like finish? I've tried a few different things. #0000 steel wool, some different liquids, but none of them seem to get it to the next level.
Thanks,
Hockeydad

[Dreamweaver]

Yes sir I do...

I am assuming that these are the rims you are talking about mainly.

If the rims are machine finished ( meaning you can see machining marks in them) then they will have to be sanded first.

If they are finished but just not real shinny then get a good aluminum polish and pads such as these.. Click Here (http://www.iowa80.com/DirectionsWEB/webcart_productDisplay.php?itemid=148749&itemdesc=4+Piece+Wheel+Polishing+Kit)

-Mike

[Stylin n profilin]

Hey Bryan...What are you trying to polish...Depends on how good the aluminum grade is anyway....This was before wet sanding...
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/bull%20wagon/downsized_0609001533.jpg

This was after..went though several grades of paper...then with a buffing wheel on a drill and polish...this...
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac33/Stylinpete/bull%20wagon/downsized_0609001758.jpg...Any pointers i will gladly help...:cool:

[sneaky-pete]

I have great results with blue magic.

[Dreamweaver]

Beautiful trailer John... Just curious though.. Does it smell like the real thing too..:D:D:D

-Mike