making panels beautiful

[patchell]

    I start out with 150 grit wet/dry paper (and I wet it), then goto 220
(again, wet) and finally 400 grit.  I always sand in the same direction.  If
you have a gouge, fill it with bondo if you are so driven (I just ignore
them).  Wash, dry in an oven, and paint when cool.

    -Jim

Hess Hodge wrote:

> Hello all,
> I have been working on some faceplates and I was hoping that some of you
> could give me some advice.  The panels are 1/8" thick aluminum and they
> are pretty beat up from me working with them (drilling holes, measuring,
> scratching, etc).  Anyone know how I can make them nice and shiny and
> smooth?  Should I use a high-grit sand-paper?  Some sort of buffing
> chemical?  Anybody have any tips or tricks?  Your help is appreciated...
>
> hess

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