[Heathkit] Polishing aluminum part of SB-series escutcheon

[Garey Barrell]

Is it aluminum or flash electroplated plastic?   If plastic, you'll see 
green through the "chrome" on the first pass!

73, Garey - K4OAH
Atlanta

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Chris Codella, W2PA wrote:
> Has anyone here been successful in polishing the aluminum part of the 
> SB-series escutcheon?  This is the part above the main tuning knob 
> where it says "H e a t h k i t" in raised letters.
>
> I have one that is rather scuffed.  I'm wondering if a polishing agent 
> or rubbing compound would renew its look.  I realize this would mean 
> touching up the black paint on the raised letters.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Tnx, 73,
> Chris, W2PA
>
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