As the topic suggests, is there a way to remove fine scratches on anodized aluminum? I have tried using toothpaste but the effect is not desirable.

How about vitalsol? Heard that it can remove scratches. Has anyone tried before?

hmmm try rubber compound bro or silicon coat(if the scratch not too deep)

rubber compound means rubbing compound? Are they the same?

yes usually use to wax car

But rubbing compound is corrosive. Will it remove the original brushed texture of the anodized aluminum?

why not autosol

Because autosol is too strong.

seriously no idea

but if u do it carefully sure it wont mess the texture hmm hardware or acehardware have alu polish that also can remove small scratch still need to read the bottle hehehehe

how about Brasso???

Brasso? That's even stronger than autosol right?

use 1500+ (ill go for 4000) sand paper with soapy water. be sure to do sanding by follow the texture. any further sanding will expose the aluminum to air and will create clogged oxide in future.

had u tried Isopropyl alcohol

so sand paper would be okay?i never thought of that.

4000 grit sand paper will give good result... if you cant handle brasso or autosol very well u can go for toothpaste.

As i have stated before, toothpaste doesn't work. I'll try to vitasol this weekend. Will post up the result if it's effective.

This post has been edited by hypermax: Oct 16 2008, 06:07 PM

bro why no you show us your damage ? to see how we able to help

The damage is minimal, have to look really careful only cAn see.
But i am a perfectionist, so ....

Let me tell you, There is no scratches.