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Old 10-03-2006, 07:45 AM
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Default Re: Polishing aluminum, it's ruff.

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Originally Posted by shaun
Thanks for your responses!

I've been using a drill to polish, i dont think i could fit 4 wheels onto the shaft that i got with my starter kit. I think i can only fit two at the most unless i find a longer shaft. One think i'm worried about is making the take wavey or bumpy. THe tank is round and i'm removing alot of material it seams so i want to make sure i get this even but also get it done as fast.
He didn't mean to put four on a shaft at one time...you need one for each grit or compound. Never use the same wheel for different steps.

To avoid waves/ripples is an acquired skill - best advice is to keep the tool moving. It's when you stop in one spot that the problem occurrs.
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