Mirror Finish on Milled Aluminum! Machined on TAIG CNC bencthop Mill
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most auto parts stores carry up to 2000 grit wet/dry
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@viggoM35 great to hear. Yes, a polishing wheel is much more efficient than doing it by hand (as I do in the video). A bench grinder, drill press or even hand drill / dremel can function as a polishing wheel - just be certain to be safe when using them.
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@saunixcomp Although not aluminum polish, I tried Turtle Wax Chrome Polish and it worked fine. But using a polishing wheel with green or white compound seem to do the trick. My aluminum rims turn out great on Jeep GC limited. I polish the whole outer rim and painted the inner part with some tough epoxy gloss black paint.
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@viggoM35 Probably doesn't have to be MAAS - I bet just about any polishing compound will work OK.
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Thanks for the video. I'm polishing up some aluminum rims. Already did the sand paper/fine steel wool, getting close but now need some compound. I'll look up some MAAS next trip to the hardware stock. ;)
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You can get high grit sand paper (1200 and 2000) at most automotive stores like O'reillys or AutoZone. Its used on paint jobs for cars. (So it will be in the paint area) Nice job btw!
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@Lokivoid I agree, you could get a true mirror finish straight off the mill using two buffing wheels on a bench grinder and choosing the right compounds. Buffing wheels are amazing at how they can remove material and polish at the same time. Have a look at DCsupershine how to polish aluminum, you have to really work it.
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Way to waste water. Sanding in a bucket accomplishes the same result.
Trimere 2 months ago
@Trimere Totally agree. Thanks for pointing it out for future viewers.
saunixcomp 3 weeks ago
you dont need all that gallons of water, a little spit will do just as good a job with an occasional rinse
gixxerlady2011 6 months ago
@gixxerlady2011 I dont' agree - I feel it needs to be done either under running water or submerged (e.g. in a bucket) - this lets the loose particles wash away immediately which is key to a good polish
saunixcomp 3 weeks ago