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  1. 10-11-2006, 06:47 AM #1
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    Polishing

    I was thinking about polishing my side cases and some other parts. If you polished before can you post your pics? And also, Im not really sure what kind of polish to use so tell me what your favorite stuff is, thanks-
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    I have used 600 grit and lots of elbow grease,follow it up with some never dull and a cotton cloth. There are lots of ways to do this but thats the way to a "quick" shine for me.
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  3. 10-11-2006, 11:46 AM #3
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    any pics?
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    I use this stuff called Busch Pink and smells weird.

    Works awesome
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  5. 10-12-2006, 09:34 AM #5
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    Mothers aluminum polish has been a standard for years.

    Check the "how to" section for one method of polishing that works well.
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  7. 10-13-2006, 09:38 PM #7
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    I've been using the Mother Aluminum Polish and to make life easier I also use the Mothers polishing balls that you put on electric drills.Works awesome on wheels
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