Using Blackfire Metal Polishing System to create a mirror finish on aluminum

[Bill D]

I`d like something that easily removes any exhaust discoloring from heat. I`m hoping the BM products will do well on it.

[Bunky]

I have never had much luck with metal polishes. I must be expecting too much.

[qaz393]

could this be done to a hood that is made from aluminum??

[Flannigan]

This looks like a nice system! Thanks for the in depth review Todd! It would have helped me a lot when I polished out a couple sets of BBS wheels last year...lol

[Todd@RUPES]

Very Cool Todd...

Thanks Troy!

I`m going to do everything with the exhaust on the car. The system is in mint condition, still looks like the day I bought it, I just want to absolutely gleam

And on my new daily driver, I plan to use it routinely to maintain the bling.

I have plenty of polishers. I have wool and regular foam pads. I have 4" size ones too for the small spaces. I guess I`m good to go. This will a project for the coming fall.

You HAVE to post before and afters

I`m wondering is the Wet Diamond AM`S something that will hold up to exhaust heat? We put Tubi`s on a 430 and Gran Cabrio. They look great when they are clean. I was more concerned about the heat from the 430 positioning.

I think it depends on how close you get to the engine/cat. I don`t think many polymer sealants are going to be able to withstand any tempature above 250 degrees.

I`d like something that easily removes any exhaust discoloring from heat. I`m hoping the BM products will do well on it.

The fine cut should eliminate bluing pretty easily. However you might want to consider Blue-Job which is for sale on the `garage sale` section right. It does a great job.

I have never had much luck with metal polishes. I must be expecting too much.

I think it is about what you are trying to accomplish. The results on this cheap aluminum certainly met my expectations.

could this be done to a hood that is made from aluminum??

Sure!

This looks like a nice system! Thanks for the in depth review Todd! It would have helped me a lot when I polished out a couple sets of BBS wheels last year...lol

Thanks Dave!

[Bill D]

Todd, you read my mind. I just got some Blue Job in on Monday and if weren`t so darn hot, I`d do at least a little test area first. I watched a Youtube and got some great ideas on how to polish with it. The Blackfire System really piques my interest though, I`m thinking for starters just a little bit by hand with a MF,see if that does anything, then polish with some of my demoted cutting and wool pads. I`m thinking 4" pads. I can try that with both the GG and the rotary. I can read up on techniques to be sure of the best ways for the time being.

I`m going to do a write up with a pictorial. Something to look forward to once it finally gets cooler. Stay tuned.

[Todd@RUPES]

Todd, you read my mind. I just got some Blue Job in on Monday and if weren`t so darn hot, I`d do at least a little test area first. I watched a Youtube and got some great ideas on how to polish with it. The Blackfire System really piques my interest though, I`m thinking for starters just a little bit by hand with a MF,see if that does anything, then polish with some of my demoted cutting and wool pads. I`m thinking 4" pads. I can try that with both the GG and the rotary. I can read up on techniques to be sure of the best ways for the time being.

I`m going to do a write up with a pictorial. Something to look forward to once it finally gets cooler. Stay tuned.

Let us know how it works out! I want pics!!!!

[Old Pirate]

I also will be waiting Bill for your write up. I`m happy to see more of the BF Metal Polishing System being mention here and around the net.

[Todd@RUPES]

I also will be waiting Bill for your write up. I`m happy to see more of the BF Metal Polishing System being mention here and around the net.

Angelo, I`m thinking Bill forgot about us?!

[Old Pirate]

Angelo, I`m thinking Bill forgot about us?!

Yes, I think your right Todd.

[blk5.0]

How that thing looks great

[rzatch]

I have to say that turned out great Todd. I would have never thought it would have come out so nice using the equipment you did. Normally for that type of shine would require rouges and a dedicated buffer wheel. Like I used to polish this swaingarm.

[Todd@RUPES]

I have to say that turned out great Todd. I would have never thought it would have come out so nice using the equipment you did. Normally for that type of shine would require rouges and a dedicated buffer wheel. Like I used to polish this swaingarm.

That looks amazing!

The BLACKFIRE Metal System was developed to create professional results with out the buffing wheel. I have a Caswell buffing system at home and I guess it takes a lot of experience to get good with it because I can get much higher quality results using BLACKFIRE.

[Piku]

Wow... Amazing results

[RTexasF]

Todd,

The results are quite astounding. I honestly had no idea that such a transformation could be accomplished. The finished product looks like a silver serving tray on a banquet table.