Polishing Aluminum Snowmobile Tunnel

[hammerdog]

Went through all the steps and when I finished it looks spotted. I can't seem to buff them out. Please help, newbie. Thanks

[mpierich]

Got photos?

[jrow]

hammerdog,

The tunnel has probably been splashed and spotted with salt water. You will need to wash in some type of metal wash to take the stain out. I don't know is Caswell's has this or not. I would try Pilot Supplies, Avionics, and Homebuilt Aircraft Parts from Aircraft Spruce and Specialty Co. for the metal wash if Caswell's doesn't have it.

John

[77chevystepside]

New to forum but have experience polishing snowmobile tunnels. I used Mothers Polish I got at a local auto supply place. Hand rubbed and got great results. Used fine Scotch Brite pad on pitted areas. I attached a picture of my finished job on my 800. I think it turned out really well. I did 3 sleds in about 2 hours. Probably would have looked better if I had used a buffing wheel on a drill but didn't feel I really needed it. Rode the sled all winter and still looks great.