How Do I remove tiny, light scratches from Aluminum?

[blip01]

Definitely read the free booklet, good info, but the 75 page book is very thorough. Caswell is mentioned a couple of times as a supply source too.

[chem_man3]

rgsx907,
I am under a 500 watt Halogen. I have gone outside to see how noticeable the scratches during sunny conditions. Since I live in Florida and there are ample days of sunshine, it is important that the aluminum is scratch-free in the sun. I still see scratches while in the sun. Perhaps the reason that the scratches are harder to see is that the sun is blinding from the reflection off the aluminum.

I just received my new Caswell rogues today and I am eager to try them out. I have been using Eastwood. I hope there is a noticeable difference.

Blip, I agree that the book is a good buy. Especially if you want to get good at this. Caswell only breifly touches on the art of polishing. If it was more thorough with essential tips than I would agree with Caswell and save your money. I must say that Caswell's book is a great starting point though!

Let me know how your stuff turns out with the rogue. I will post some pics of my bike as soon as I put it back together and Caswell tells me where I can put them.

MM

[mcaswell]

You can upload pictures at http://www.caswellplating.com/restgal/ and we'll add them to our web site.

[marsfrogie]

Try using calcium carbonate as a last step. It is a white powder, similar to talc. It will remove leftover compound residue and will wash completely clean.

[chem_man3]

Thanks, Marsfrogie.
I will have to try that. I just happen to have some CaCl2 lying around.
MM

[porsche-996]

Does anyone know where I can buy some calcium chloride.

Thanks

[marsfrogie]

People, sorry, i misprinted my previous post. I meant to say using Calcium Carbonate, not Calcium Chloride. Hope nobody screwed anything up with that stuff.

[chem_man3]

That makes more since. CaCl2 is a hard white crystal. I was curious how that would work. CaCO3 should work as it is fluffy and white just like talk. Has anyone tried baby powder? Any luck?
MM