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Bob,
Yes the dashpot covers are made of Aluminum.  There are, as you say,
various compounds made for various metals.  Typically, the dealer has a
chart of which type works best for the different metals.  The type I
bought (can't remember the brand) is red in color and comes in a stick
within a push-up tube.  Makes it easy to apply to the wheel.
When you get that shine you want, spray the pot with a clear coat to
protect from oxidation.
Joe Curry
Bob Danielson wrote:
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> A little offbeat but if anyone's done this, they're on the list. I want to
> clean up my dashpot covers. What's the best way to go about this? A cloth
> buffing wheel and some jeweler's rouge? I know there's various buffing
> compound bars you can buy and the type used is based on the type of metal
> being polished. These are used for refinishing/buffing golf club heads. Is
> the dashpot cover made of aluminum? Does anyone have any suggestions?
> Thanks
> Bob Danielson
> 75 TR6 - status at
> http://pages.cthome.net/BobD
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