Short demonstration of polishing an airstream utilizing a Buffpro polisher and Nuvite A. Also includes a discussion of importance of flannel cloth and mineral spirits.
Very nice. I'm restoring a 1964 Globetrotter and just got my Buffpro in the mail. Now, i'll be switching to flannel cloth and getting some mineral spirits. I'm finishing the inside now and making plans for polishing. Thanks for a great video.
Excellent video. I am at the point in my airstream restoration where I will be removing the clear coat then will be looking to polish. Your video is great help. Thank you for taking the time.
You should follow up with Nuvite Grade S for the mirror shine. On my aircraft after the final polish, I use Wolfgang Metalwerks Concours metal sealant. It's a cleaner and sealant that removes the black residue and protects against oxidation without dulling the shine. There are some high dollar aircraft metal sealants that do the same thing, but the automotive stuff works just as good (probably the same product in different packaging!)
Thanks for this demonstration. Couple of questions- What pad did you use? Is it the one that comes with it? And what about areas that are around windows and such in which the BuffPro would be fairly bulky to use?
Dig the video is the buffer one pad or like 10 mounted together? Polishing is an art form like welding if you go to hot for too long you get problems.... I have one that was never polished
question, will that technique remove scratches from scotchbrite? have surface oxidation and been using med ( red ) scotch brite. want to get a shiiny smooth finish. Not looking for show piece just smooth feeling and somewhat shiney. Thanks for your help
Very nice. I'm restoring a 1964 Globetrotter and just got my Buffpro in the mail. Now, i'll be switching to flannel cloth and getting some mineral spirits. I'm finishing the inside now and making plans for polishing. Thanks for a great video.
Excellent video. I am at the point in my airstream restoration where I will be removing the clear coat then will be looking to polish. Your video is great help. Thank you for taking the time.
how do you intend to remove the clear coat?
Thank You. I'm building an aluminium camper and will need to polish it too.
Great information. I too wouldn't be working towards a show quality shine. Just a shine that looks clean and new looking.
You should follow up with Nuvite Grade S for the mirror shine. On my aircraft after the final polish, I use Wolfgang Metalwerks Concours metal sealant. It's a cleaner and sealant that removes the black residue and protects against oxidation without dulling the shine. There are some high dollar aircraft metal sealants that do the same thing, but the automotive stuff works just as good (probably the same product in different packaging!)
Thanks for this demonstration. Couple of questions- What pad did you use? Is it the one that comes with it? And what about areas that are around windows and such in which the BuffPro would be fairly bulky to use?
Dig the video is the buffer one pad or like 10 mounted together? Polishing is an art form like welding if you go to hot for too long you get problems....
I have one that was never polished
It's one pad (drum).
Was there a reason you chose Nuvite A versus C or S?
question, will that technique remove scratches from scotchbrite? have surface oxidation and been using med ( red ) scotch brite. want to get a shiiny smooth finish. Not looking for show piece just smooth feeling and somewhat shiney. Thanks for your help
Yes it will work, you will just have to start with a more coarse abrasive and the wool drum, then progress to the foam pad with finer abrasive.
Compounding my 62 airstream right now, using treated wheels and black bars, this looks extremely more efficient.
Does it cut oxidation good? Rpm's?
What pad are you using? is it the wool or polyester foam pad?
Any one been successful with Gord's Aluminum Polisher and Sealer, please let me know. Thanks!
Grandma your cooking not working for me. I would be yank from the table and giving the worst whooping of my life if I said that.
Must build some crazy deltoids..looks good.
10 Square feet hahaha how about 3
You should revisit geometry. He’s about right, definitely closer than you.