Can I still polish?

[cjensen]

Is it still possible for me to go unpainted/polished even though my rivet lines are roughed up a bit?

[TerryWighs]

Chad: I have been polishing my RV-8 as I go....and I can tell you from my efforts that the Nuvite polish really cleans up the surface much more than I thought possible. It wouldn't take much $ and effort to try a small "square" where those blemishes are to test it out. The polished look is really incredible, and a real "eye-catcher".

[Rick6a]

Yes, absolutely you CAN polish those roughed aluminum surfaces to a very high degree of luster......IF you are willing to invest in hours of tedius labor using the proper tools and follow the recommended steps using the Nuvite system of products.

http://www.perfectpolish.com/Quick%20Guide.htm

[Rupester]

Chad,
The latest Kitplanes has a good article about "the more polished approach."

I too am rethinking paint and seriously considering having some portion polished. It was looking at all those partial paint/partial polished, gorgeous P-51's at The Gathering that got to me. Especially polished with black ... wow, does that look sharp.

Terry

[az_gila]

Originally Posted by Rupester

Chad,
......
It was looking at all those partial paint/partial polished, gorgeous P-51's at The Gathering that got to me. Especially polished with black ... wow, does that look sharp.

Terry

Except that the "real" (i.e. original) P-51s apparently has silver painted wings....

Several references by the plastic model folks (arguably the best aircraft historians......) state that the wings were filled and then painted to preserve the laminar flow airfoil which was quite unique at the time...

In order to take maximum advantage of the low drag laminar flow airfoil, North American Aviation puttied, sanded, primed and painted the wings of the P-51.

...and a paint shop article....

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...04/ai_n9230353

gil A

[LifeofReiley]

Originally Posted by cjensen

Is it still possible for me to go unpainted/polished even though my rivet lines are roughed up a bit?

Chad,

That's one good looking fuselage you've got going there!!

[cjensen]

Originally Posted by Rupester

Chad,
The latest Kitplanes has a good article about "the more polished approach."

I too am rethinking paint and seriously considering having some portion polished. It was looking at all those partial paint/partial polished, gorgeous P-51's at The Gathering that got to me. Especially polished with black ... wow, does that look sharp.

Terry

Hey Terry! That article is EXACTLY what moved me! The Swift pictured in that aticle is just marvelous!!

The polished with black Mustang you are referring to...more than likely 'Quick Silver'...is my new favorite 51. I fell in love at Oshkosh with it!

See ya Thursday???

Originally Posted by LifeofReiley

Chad,

That's one good looking fuselage you've got going there!!

Thanks Darrell! That pic is actually about two months old...top skins are ready to nail on, and the roll bar is in place too!

[cjensen]

Originally Posted by Rick6a

Yes, absolutely you CAN polish those roughed aluminum surfaces to a very high degree of luster......IF you are willing to invest in hours of tedius labor using the proper tools and follow the recommended steps using the Nuvite system of products.

http://www.perfectpolish.com/Quick%20Guide.htm

Thanks for the link Rick! Good stuff there. I'm gonna order the instructional DVD and go from there.

[N375JS]

Chad
If you would like a lesson in polishing come on down to Clinton and I can give a lesson or two, heck I'll even let you practice on my plane (with supervision of course)
John

[tomcostanza]

I too am rethinking paint and seriously considering having some portion polished. It was looking at all those partial paint/partial polished, gorgeous P-51's at The Gathering that got to me. Especially polished with black ... wow, does that look sharp.

Does anyone have any pictures?