Irony
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:11 PM |
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Ali Panels, how did they do this?
 
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Luego posted up on their facebook page this image of a car they have refurbished. I wanted to know what they did to the Ali to get it so polished. I
wanted to do this myself. I don't want to use buffing wheels or Salvo Autosol. I thought they must have wiped on some sort of etching fluid.
I posted on the Luego page but no reply (again).
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:16 PM |
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It is difficult to see from the picture exactly how polished the aluminium is but you can achieve a very good finish just using Scotchbrite which is
available in various grades.
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Mal
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:23 PM |
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Or by using aluminium with a protective plastic film and not removing it until the job is finished.
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richard thomas
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:29 PM |
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Looks like it's had a scotchbrite wheel over it?
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blakep82
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:31 PM |
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you want to know how they did it so you can avoid making the same mistake? 
looks to me like someones had a go at sanding it, looks un uniform, actually looks dented in the photo. doesn't look polished to me, but you
can't really tell much from a photo without actually seeing it really
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scootz
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
you want to know how they did it so you can avoid making the same mistake?
looks to me like someones had a go at sanding it, looks un uniform, actually looks dented in the photo. doesn't look polished to me, but you
can't really tell much from a photo without actually seeing it really
^^^That's what I was thinking^^^
It's Evolution Baby!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:35 PM |
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I think it'll look quite good when finished and covered in carpet 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Irony
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:40 PM |
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I have my ali panels off and I wanted something I can just rub on and create some sort of presentable finish. I really can't be bothered with
the whole wheel in a drill thing. Although I do have all that kit.
I was after a quick fix I guess. Suggestions anyone??
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RazMan
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:49 PM |
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Scotchbrite pads rubbed in one direction can give you an attractive brushed finish. Looking at the pic, I reckon they just stuck a Scotchbrite wheel
on it and went crazy - I can't think why they would want to do that to their new panels.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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daviep
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:50 PM |
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The panels look like they've been buffed with a scotch brite wheel on an angle grinder, you'd get a much better finish with a polishing
mop.
Davie
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loggyboy
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 12:54 PM |
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Similar (and better IMO)
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=114028
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franky
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 01:26 PM |
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once you do the above it won't take much for them to show signs of corrosion.
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myke pocock
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| posted on 4/1/11 at 01:43 PM |
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Or a fine flap wheel in an angry grinder. Dont like it meself but everyone to their own.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 06:13 PM |
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not done it on sheet alloy yet but these worked well on some of the bits I've made:
mop linky (assuming you want a satin
finish not a polished one...)
[Edited on 5/1/2011 by mcerd1]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 06:50 PM |
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A polished finish will last longer. An etched or brushed finish will corrode like nobody's business if left unprotected from the air.
Ask me how I know.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 06:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
A polished finish will last longer. An etched or brushed finish will corrode like nobody's business if left unprotected from the air.
Ask me how I know.
thats why I had my bits clear anodised afterwards (not very locost mind you )
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Irony
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 09:48 AM |
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It seems there is no easy solution to this aluminium sheet thing. I could try clear powder coating a sheet but I don't know how I am going to
bake it. I shall eventually post up my results.
I might try using the mop or perhaps scotchbrite.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 03:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
A polished finish will last longer. An etched or brushed finish will corrode like nobody's business if left unprotected from the air.
Ask me how I know.
thats why I had my bits clear anodised afterwards (not very locost mind you )
I'm with you on that one, by far the best method and comes in pretty colours if required.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 03:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Irony
I could try clear powder coating a sheet but I don't know how I am going to bake it.
Heat gun:
a sheet would easily soak up the heat and not take 'too' long.
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sm1ggles
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 08:58 PM |
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ali bits
i use brasso to clean my ali panels its hard work but worth it
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mid-buggy
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 09:32 PM |
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Elbow grease and all in the following link:
http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Metal_Polish_Sealant.html
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BenB
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 10:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
A polished finish will last longer. An etched or brushed finish will corrode like nobody's business if left unprotected from the air.
Ask me how I know.
thats why I had my bits clear anodised afterwards (not very locost mind you )
Home anodising isn't tricky. But you'ld need a bloody big tank to do it in....
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