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How to polish an aluminum driveshaft to look like chrome?

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Old 04-11-2010, 01:41 AM
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Default How to polish an aluminum driveshaft to look like chrome?
I have seen some look really good, I looked on here and couldnt find anything.

Anyone want to give some pointers
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just sand with 600,800,1000,1500 grit paper, wetsand ofcourse, then polish with your choice of aluminum polish.
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Anything that's aluminum will sparkle if you apply enough elbow grease and Autosol.
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how much horsepower does this add?
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how much horsepower does this add?
It's good for about 10 hp
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Originally Posted by bigj2717
It's good for about 10 hp
Doesn't add hp. Just reduces wind resistance at the big end, Silly.
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i did most my frame and it came out sick.. just wet sand with the sandpaper mentioned above.
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Lol Thanks guys, oh and I was thinking about getting those u joints with red stripes, theyre good for what 7hp each =P
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