Hi guys,

I'm not sure how many on here have aluminium panels any more but I'm wondering what finishes people have achieved and how they have achieved them.

I don't really want mine polished.....a nice brushed finish would be good so it's easier to maintain.

Tips, tricks and pics would be great.

Thanks in advance

James

i was told some fine wire wool and wd40

Fine Scotch pad and WD40 but with not much more effort you can get a good shine , the best polish I have used is California Custom's Original Purple Polish, problem is finding some in the UK

I would not be keen on using wire wool. I believe it leaves bits of wire embedded in the ali which then go rusty.

3M Scotchbrite
Brush in one direction leaves a nice finish

I've tried a oily rag finish (after one polish), gives a nice satin sheen.

I would have thought a scrathed finish would oxidise hell of a lot faster that polished. I know it did when I tried it on a test panel and that was with it being laquered within a short time. All blistered like it had the pox.
Next is to try polished and a coat of wax.

I polish mine, then give it a good wipe over with WD40, and every time I wash it I finish by wiping it over with WD when it is dry, it lasts quite a long time between polishes with a nice satiny sheen.