Removing Nicks in Aluminium

tylerplowright · 26th October 2010, 2:49 PM

Have an aluminium stand at home here and need to remove a few "nicks" its gotten over the years. Wasn't sure if sanding and working my way up to like 400grit wet and dry would work? It will be repainted afterwards but i was unsure how sanding would affect the look of it (i.e. would it leave massive swirl marks/screw up the paint job).

Any ideas/suggestions?

Thanks

Wootwagon · 26th October 2010, 3:17 PM

Use a finer grade and prime first itll look sweet

tylerplowright · 26th October 2010, 3:35 PM

Ok so 800 Grit and any type of primer you would recommend or just anything?

26th October 2010, 2:49 PM	#1
tylerplowright Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newcastle Posts: 598	Removing Nicks in Aluminium Have an aluminium stand at home here and need to remove a few "nicks" its gotten over the years. Wasn't sure if sanding and working my way up to like 400grit wet and dry would work? It will be repainted afterwards but i was unsure how sanding would affect the look of it (i.e. would it leave massive swirl marks/screw up the paint job). Any ideas/suggestions? Thanks __________________ A race car is like a woman, its always taking your money, wasting your time, but man its fun to drive.

26th October 2010, 3:17 PM	#2
Wootwagon Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Melbourne (boronia) Posts: 462	Use a finer grade and prime first itll look sweet __________________ CPU:Phenom II 965BE @ 3.9ghz 1.45v GPU:6850HD xfire @ 850/1100 MOBO:GA-890FXA-UD5 RAM:G.Skill Ripjaw 4gb CL71600 kit CASE:TJ07 custom PSU:Toughpower 750w CM COOLING:Custom watercooling setup

26th October 2010, 3:35 PM	#3
tylerplowright Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newcastle Posts: 598	Ok so 800 Grit and any type of primer you would recommend or just anything? __________________ A race car is like a woman, its always taking your money, wasting your time, but man its fun to drive.