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Author Topic: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?  (Read 1345 times)

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Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
« on: August 11, 2008, 01:59:32 pm »
My control panel surfaces are brushed aluminum and they have a couple scuffs in them.  Does anyone know how I can make them disappear?
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Re: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 03:01:00 pm »
My control panel surfaces are brushed aluminum and they have a couple scuffs in them.  Does anyone know how I can make them disappear?


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Re: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 07:46:50 pm »
Are you talking about some minor surface scuffs or scratches/gouges?
For very fine abrasions, there are synthetic pads, like Scotch-brite pads,
made to be used in place of fine steel wool.  I've had good luck with
some i picked up at Canadian Tire.  You may be able to find some
at Home Depot or other hardware stores.

Edit:
Whatever you use, go gently. As you've discovered, aluminum is
very easy to abrade.
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Re: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2008, 06:57:57 pm »
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