<VV> Polishing intrincated parts

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From: "Daniel Monasterio" <dmonasterio at megared.net.mx>
Subject: <VV> Polishing intrincated parts


    I am in the process of polishing aluminum parts with good results on 
head light bezels, alternator, trim, etc. but, on the alternator adapter 
can´t find a way to polish it as there is no way to use a buffing wheel on 
most areas.
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Howdy... for the last 20 years or so we have been polishing small 
(aluminum ) parts in small vibratory pots available from sporting goods 
shops for polishing brass cartridge cases.  These are terrific for small 
quantities of parts up to maybe 6 inches or so diameter, and we use Black 
Walnut Hulls ground..... for the polishing media ....  ground corn ( maize ) 
cobs also work fine, so it looks as if almost any ground cereal ( corn? 
never tried that ... ) might work.  we use no additive polishing compound, 
but BonAmi ( no other brand! )  brings things a long a bit faster... as in 
10/% faster.

www.Midwayusa.com has their own line, as good as most, and 1/10 the price of 
some others.  You might try local shooter's clubs, bet you could rent one 
cheap, or find a shooter that likes old cars ( most do  !!!!   )  ....

Figure on 3 or 6 days of steady vibrating, use enough media to cover each 
part, don[t let the parts rub each other excessively, might give scratches. 
Tumble dry, or you will have "cement" in any screw threads to dig out.

Hope this helps; ken campbell, deltawerkes