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JandS

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« on: January 30, 2012, 06:57:13 pm »
What's the best way and the best stuff to
use to polish up scuffed and dull aluminium.
I have a Kirby vac that's looking a little dull.

John

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steven Banks

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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 07:02:31 pm »
Autosol works well  ;)  It's around £4 - £6 Halfords stock it.
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Steve Rothwell

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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 07:10:14 pm »
It does.....


When I was in the White Helmets we used to "bull" the carbs on the Triumphs with autosol, and they were aluminium, after a while came up glowing....

 ;D ;D ;D
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JandS

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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 08:24:05 pm »
Got some Peek but might try that as well.
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AshWhite

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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 09:36:53 pm »
I used autosol on my kirby
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The Carpet Cleaning Pro

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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 10:31:24 pm »
Just a thought but... Once polished up and looking good you could spray with clear laquer to seal the shine and protect the aluminium.
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JandS

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« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 10:50:25 am »
What lacquer do you recommend?
Is autosol available at local shops/supermarkets?

John
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Dennis

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« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2012, 04:57:34 pm »
Quote from: JandS on January 31, 2012, 10:50:25 am
Is autosol available at local shops/supermarkets?

John

Halfords for definate.
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JandS

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« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2012, 05:59:26 pm »
Cheers for that.

John
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Seymour Sunshine

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« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2012, 04:06:42 pm »
Inspired by your posting I polished mine up. I used Silvo wadding that I had in the house and a couple of old towels that were due for the bin anyway.

It's come up a treat. Took most of the evening, mind you. Tried to upload photos, but no joy there.
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JandS

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« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2012, 04:29:38 pm »
Ordered some off e bay last night.

John
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