Scratched plastic.

[doc_777]

Anodised aluminium has a very different surface composition to "plain" aluminium. The much finer surface will require a different regime.

[ope126]

I went today to Bunnings and purchased a SIFA Steel Wool Hobby Pack (Super Fine 000) SIFA - Steelwool Industry for Australia
I also did a Special Order for the Autosol Anodised Aluminium Polish (which will take a week or so).

In the meantime I decided to try the steel wool with the Autosol Aluminium Polish that I already have used and I must say that after testing a sample section (about 30cm) half the cloudy / hazy / water spot marks have gone! Still not perfect though...

I used light to medium pressure about three times, then gave a coat of Bowdens Polish and is looking much better.

I will continue on the whole rail and will see how it goes.

[ope126]

So finished off one rail...
To start with they were 3 out of 10 (really poor condition).
Now I would say it is up to 6.5 out of 10.
I think with one more pass I could squeeze a 7 out of 10!
I will now wait for the order from Bunnings and see if I can get the end result to be an 8 out of 10!

Do not fear this, no scratches at all!

[ope126]

So in summary, the Autosol Anodised Aluminium Polish was a waste of time & money.
There is more "cut" from the Aluminium Polish so I continued to use that.
Final result, 6.75 out of 10 (still far from perfect).
Remember they started at 3 out of 10...