Polishing an aluminum RV

[Mr. Slick]

$10 a foot for one step not enough?

Anyway, open box sale on 21 MK 2 For $300 I have a HF tool. I was thinking I should buy it


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[davidc]

So 30`=300.00 ?. Aluminum is nasty stuff to polish for me as everything turns black and nasty. I personally would not touch it for that but they probably would not pay what I would want. Working with Aluminum is a constant pad change/cleaning because of the black mess. What is the length of the RV ?.

Dave

[Mr. Slick]

So 30`=300.00 ?. Aluminum is nasty stuff to polish for me as everything turns black and nasty. I personally would not touch it for that but they probably would not pay what I would want. Working with Aluminum is a constant pad change/cleaning because of the black mess. What is the length of the RV ?.

Dave

like 32ft. Also I`m not doing the top. Just up to that line. So maybe $350 for that and a sealant? Also will megs synthetic sealant work or do I need one of those specifically for metal sealants?

[Mr. Slick]

Here`s what I have in mind....

A bottle of PB aluminum polish (first time trying PB products!!) for a 32 ft will one be enough? I think so.
Get the open box RUPES 21 MK 11
A pack of Rupes 7 inch yellow pads (it says the 7 in are for the 21 but it has a 6in BP??) should I get yellow or green?
Use my Costco towels to get destroyed in the process of this polishing.
Oh and buy like 3 rolls of fat CarPro tape so I don`t have to deplete my own supply.

I`m going to make an epic thread about the project as well.

[Civicclutch]

Look into the buff and shine euro-tech 6/12 packs not sure what`s still on acc


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[davidc]

I saw foam backed wool pad during this thread. I would tend to take this recommendation. As for the quantity of product I guess it depends on how well it cleans up.

Dave

[Angus]

So 30`=300.00 ?. Aluminum is nasty stuff to polish for me as everything turns black and nasty... Working with Aluminum is a constant pad change/cleaning because of the black mess.

+1. I helped my brother-in-law polish his aluminum fishing boat once - what a mess that process was. You may want to try out P21S metal polishing soap on the RV. We had very good luck with it on his boat`s haul.

[Raymoche]

I use NuVite for metal polishing, it smells terrible, and its a super dirty job... but results are good, use NuVite "C" for a one step, it should look real good, but usually you want to do 2 steps minimal, or ideally 3 steps... YMMV. I used it for a few things and recommended it to the company I work for... for use in touching up parts prior to shipment, many parts gets scuffed when assembling. (I work for a luxury lighting company, so plenty of metals that gotta be plenty shiny to send to rich customers..)... I know a few guys that swear by that brand and they do Aircrafts and RVs...

Back at my old job I did some R&D work in the glass and metal polishing industry.

wool pad on rotary.

get a respirator, and a lot of old clothes

also wrap your whole head with a towel or you will have black crap all over you.

Way too cheap for the job @ 300 dollars IMO. I wouldnt touch aluminum for under 15 per foot, and I`d want 20-25 at least... but that`s just me.

[austin.burnette]

For more info on this type of polishing you could also look into DC Super Shine. That guy is doing metal polishing all the time and making it look like a mirror. He`s using a rotary and a buffing wheel though.

I can`t comment to much on price, but I do know a good friend of mine had an RV done at a professional shop we have here in Oregon before I started detailing. They charged him I believe is was 1200 to polish outside as well as put a wax on it

[Raymoche]

dcsupershine
also offers the product i am talking about i would link but dont want to potentially break rules.

[Mary B]

+1. I helped my brother-in-law polish his aluminum fishing boat once - what a mess that process was. You may want to try out P21S metal polishing soap on the RV. We had very good luck with it on his boat`s haul.

I like this Idea, P21S about 11$, and you would be cleaning as you go.

When ordering..
Uro-Tec is longthrow,

Uro- Cell is not.

Good Luck Mr. Slick

[Mr. Slick]

Ok guys how about protection? I have megs Synthetic Sealant 2.0 but will that be good on aluminum?

[Mr. Slick]

Here`s the plan:

PB Aluminum polish
Uro tech pads using the long throw of the Rupes 21

protection ?

wheels polished and tires dressed of coarse.


This client is open. I can schedule other cars (my next 3-4 days are booked) and work on this as I have time.