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I'm trying to polish a set of Valve Covers, I have a couple of questions.
I'm seeing tiny pits in the aluminum, will they polish out or should I quit wasting my time.
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Pay close attention to the "pits".. If you see more "pits" the more you sand, it's bubbles in the metal. Stop sanding.
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Its getting pretty smooth and shiney, I can see myself, but its not a mirror like finish, also, will the aluminum get a chrome finish.
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It will get close to chrome, done properly. Usually it's enough to take it to 400 or 600 grit, then emery compound, then maybe tripoli and finish with white rouge.
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At this point which compound should I continue to use, I have black, brown, green and white.
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See above. Also read the polishing manual on this site.
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Also, how much compound should I use on the pads.
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A quick jab or two at the spinning wheel is all you need every few minutes.
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I'm using a drill if it helps. Thanks
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Kind of slow but it can be done. A motor with 8" wheel would be better.
Good luck.