Aluminum polishing and what to use on these tanks?

Most videos have them starting with a nicer surface.

That tank needs sanded down, then, flashed with acid to clean the pores, before polishing. However, with the amount of sanding it’ll take, you may end up with a really thin tank.

This is a piece where I removed casting flash and polished. You can see the progression, from left to right, and the final piece. Yes. That is a reflection of the sky.


A couple alloy bolts.


Stainless tubing.

 

Thank you. I just piddle around.

 

Are you for hire!? Unbelievable work!

 

Do you have the tanks off? Tanks are much easier for me to polish on the floor than having to deal with straps and minimal room to work. Especially if they are really rough

 

Was just going to recomend that, and also you can see if its even worth polishing or straight up replace (or at least patch)

 

And, if you decide it will be to much work to get them mirror finished, Roadsknz has some mirror polished stainless tank wraps you can put on… not sure on price

 

Times 2 on that. Well done.

 

Looks like you'll need some sanding.

To me - it's easier to pay a GOOD guy to sand and polish them the first time (and yours look rough) - then just maintain them.

Kudos to you for giving a darn too - I always appreciate metal that is kept well, regardless of brand/color etc.