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How do I polish solid aluminum to a mirror like finish?

I have some solid aluminum parts I'd like to polish to a mirror finishI have a bench buffer bought the stuff you put on the buffer wheels to shine aluminum but it's not getting shinny all overJust in spotsThe black residue stays onAny suggestions? Thanks!

Answer:

The exact same way you polish anythingStart out with wet-dry carborundum paper and graduate from low numbers to high grit size numbersPolish with Simichrome Aluminum wheel polish

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