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OhioChevy · 03-09-2006, 09:24 PM

Andy, after going over it with the 1000 grit you should step up to 1500-2000
grit paper. Go to Lowes and in their tool department they will have sticks
of polishing rouge. They will have about 6 or 7 different grits but you only
need to get the number 1-3-6. Use them in that order and you will have a
nice looking tool box. I would polish the box and than put the stickers on
if you plan on replacing them. Sounds like a lot of work...you bet it is... but
the end results will look great. I have seen some folks use tongue oil and
others spray with a clear to retain the shine. Can't say which is the best
though.

03-09-2006, 09:24 PM	#5
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Re: Q on polishing alluminum Andy, after going over it with the 1000 grit you should step up to 1500-2000 grit paper. Go to Lowes and in their tool department they will have sticks of polishing rouge. They will have about 6 or 7 different grits but you only need to get the number 1-3-6. Use them in that order and you will have a nice looking tool box. I would polish the box and than put the stickers on if you plan on replacing them. Sounds like a lot of work...you bet it is... but the end results will look great. I have seen some folks use tongue oil and others spray with a clear to retain the shine. Can't say which is the best though.