Buffing compounds and wheels

[plumkrazee70]

I am going to purchase a buffing wheel, wheels and compound to do the window, vinyl top, hood, fender extension and scoop bezels trim on my70 Dart.

I know its a mixture of stainless and anodized (not sure if any of it it is aluminum.)

My question is, do I need a sisal wheel with the emery compound? It says it's for heavy cast or stainless, but eastwood also has a stainless compound to be used with a spiral wheel. My trim just needs to be shines up, it's not bad at all.

Thanks!

 

[MoparMike1974]

Sisal wheel is generally used for heavy cutting action with the black bar. If your trim is truly not scratched and you just want to reshine, I would try a spiral sewn wheel with red rouge then follow up with a stainless bar(usually blue or white) on a loose cotton wheel.
If its anodized, it is aluminum. To polish anodized aluminum you need to strip the anodizing off first. Some Lye and water solution makes quick work of it. Once its stripped and polished it will either need to be reanodized or will require maintenance polishing.
Be carefull, polishing trim can be very dangerous. Always wear gloves and I recommend long sleeves.

 

[plumkrazee70]

Sisal wheel is generally used for heavy cutting action with the black bar. If your trim is truly not scratched and you just want to reshine, I would try a spiral sewn wheel with red rouge then follow up with a stainless bar(usually blue or white) on a loose cotton wheel.
If its anodized, it is aluminum. To polish anodized aluminum you need to strip the anodizing off first. Some Lye and water solution makes quick work of it. Once its stripped and polished it will either need to be reanodized or will require maintenance polishing.
Be carefull, polishing trim can be very dangerous. Always wear gloves and I recommend long sleeves.

Thanks again, sir! I'll take stock of what I have and order the supplies accordingly.

 

[halfafish]

Be carefull, polishing trim can be very dangerous. Always wear gloves and I recommend long sleeves.

Good advice, and I'd add safety glasses or better yet a face shield. I've had a wire wheel and a buffing wheel grab stuff and send it off like a rocket in any direction you can imagine. The event is over before you even know it started.