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Title: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
Post by: shmokes 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?
Title: Re: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
Post by: extendedplayarcade 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?


http://www.amazon.com/Metal-Polish-Cream-3-5-tube/dp/B000ID0H7K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1218481090&sr=8-2

This Stuff "blue Magic" works great on metal, plexi glass, lexan.

You should see what it does with Chrome.  It is like am mirror finish. 

Even old Silverware makes it shine.

wow i sound like an infomercial hahhahaha  :soapbox:

Anyways I been using this stuff for over a decade.

Brent
www.extendedplayarcade.com
Title: Re: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
Post by: EwJ 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.
Title: Re: Has anyone buffed scuffs/scratches out of brushed aluminum?
Post by: ark_ader on August 12, 2008, 06:57:57 pm
Ajax.