[Milsurplus] Mirror finishing aluminum

Sun, 27 Oct 2002 19:24:53 -0600

You should then protect it with a clear coat (Krylon clear lacquer works
well), because it will begin to oxidize immediately.

Sincerely,

Dr. William J. Schmidt, II

"Collector of Edison Wind-up Phonographs... Do you have one for me?"
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----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Forster" <[email protected]>
To: "ARC-5" <[email protected]>; "Milsurplus"
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Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2002 7:22 PM
Subject: [Milsurplus] Mirror finishing aluminum

> Someone asked about mirror finishing aluminum, but the message seems to
have
> vanished.
>
> Getting a mirror finish is quite easy. Make a trip to Home Depot. They
sell
> cloth wheels and arbors for a drill or drill press (easier) and some
polishing
> compound.  It comes in sticks about 1" diameter and 5" long. The package
has a
> grit chart. If the material is rough, you may need a course and fine grit.
A
> wheel per grit is not a bad idea.
>
> Chuck up the wheel, apply some polish to it, and go at the aluminum. About
a 6"
> diameter wheel works well at about 1000 to 2000 rpm. You can get a mirror
finish
> on aluminum (and stainless) quite easily. You will need to experiment a
bit with
> pressure, etc.
>
> Note: Do not wear loose clothing, long hair, rings, etc. GLASSES ARE A
MUST. The
> work can also fly out of your hands. BTW, the process is also pretty
messy.
>
> Good luck,
> -John
>
>
>
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