Polishing Aluminum Grill On A Classic Car

[oregontrail]

I have a 1967 Triumph TR4A. It was restored about seven years ago and I have maintained it since. It has a grill that is aluminum and looked great after the restoration. However, time and use have dulled it and the grill needs to be polished. I am looking for a polish that I can use by hand. While I have a polisher, it will not work in small areas. I have seen videos that show using a grinder with a buffing wheel attached, but that would require removing the grill which would be difficult. Even a hand grinder wouldn`t reach the corners, hence a need to do it manually. What is a good polish to use?

 

[nothingface5384]

I have a 1967 Triumph TR4A. It was restored about seven years ago and I have maintained it since. It has a grill that is aluminum and looked great after the restoration. However, time and use have dulled it and the grill needs to be polished. I am looking for a polish that I can use by hand. While I have a polisher, it will not work in small areas. I have seen videos that show using a grinder with a buffing wheel attached, but that would require removing the grill which would be difficult. Even a hand grinder wouldn`t reach the corners, hence a need to do it manually. What is a good polish to use?

So far this best product I`ve used on AL and SS is Gords Aluminum Polish

I`ll be testing Wenol Blue against it this weekend
These are non abrasive polishes
English Custom Polish OS on my list to try also

Very unimpressed with Flitz...

 

[oregontrail]

Thanks. I am looking for a non abrasive polish. This is a soft aluminum grill. Scratches are very noticeable. I suppose I could use a Dremel type of tool, but want to avoid it if possible.

 

[nothingface5384]

Thanks. I am looking for a non abrasive polish. This is a soft aluminum grill. Scratches are very noticeable. I suppose I could use a Dremel type of tool, but want to avoid it if possible.

Gords is a bit liquidy
But you won`t need a machine
Just an applicator
Detailing wool, or MF Towel
No real pressure/ scrubbing effort needed..unlike with Flitz..

 

[Poorboy]

Thanks. I am looking for a non abrasive polish. This is a soft aluminum grill. Scratches are very noticeable. I suppose I could use a Dremel type of tool, but want to avoid it if possible.

You can use our Chrome Polish (available at the Autopia Store) it will do the job without abrasives and by hand ... you might consider a soft foam hand applicator as it will move smoothly and evenly