Polishing Aluminum diamond plate?
 

I have some aluminum diamond plate that oxidized in some spots that were exposed to air and water. What is the best way to bring the shine back? I tried some metal polish and a rag and it's not working too well.

Do i need a high speed wheel? do they sell them that have a 1/2 shank for an electric drill?

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3M makes a good Aluminum polish and when you have it buffed out get some Sharkhide and put that on to protect the finish

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I used Mothers aluminum polish but it takes forever if it's really oxidized bad.

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Semi-chrome Polish

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Once you get it polished, have clear powder coated in a color to match whatever.
Looks beautiful and you just wash it after that :)

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how big or what is the size of the plate's??if they are not real big we will glady buff it on our machine for you/You can call it an Early Christmas. :drink: just give me a call if you like,Darin

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While your on the subject .....what do I use to keep my Hrdromotives bright and shiny ?

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There are several item on today's market ,but the best is to rinse and wipe them down after each use.

or just send them in :D and we will polish them very cheap around 15.00 a blade.

if there is F.O.D. ON THEM (foreign object debris) nicks ,and deep scratches it would be a little more as sandingrebalancingand cupping work is required.

long story short though, it's damm hard to keep them looking nice.

Darin

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They also make Stainless Steel polished Diamond plate. The 1/4" is heavier than the Aluminum. I would suggest the 1/8". Polished Aluminum & boating equals bad looks or a lot of work. I put everything stainless or paint it. Powder coating helps a lot but once it starts coming off is a bear to redo.

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thanks for the offer Darin, but this is a large piece. It actually is used for the facing of the bar in my basement. I had it bent to take the shape of the foot step on the bottom so there would be no seams. while waiting to get it bent i left it on the back porch (covered) for about a month. when i took it to the bender i noticed it was oxidized from the air / rain. just want to brighten it up to original before i mount it.