How to polish Aluminum using the DC Super Shine Heavy cut kit.

How to polish Aluminum using the DC Super Shine Heavy cut kit.
Here's a video explaining how to use my kit from start to finish.
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[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Your attention to detail is spot on. Being patient is your strong suit. Slow and steady. Spectacular results!

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching

[@topranking3351]

Straight from Jamaica DC,love the video man,thumbs up on all the others as well. Perfect step by step teaching.

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks much appreciated

[@MyNavy1234]

GREAT VIDEO DENIS

[@MrMikey1224]

That is so clear it almost looks like a portal to another dimension, awesome job..

[@DCSuperShine]

+MrMikey1224 hehe thanks man!

[@christianmejia2272]

Extremely badass man, I'd love to learn how to do this. I'm a mobile detailer but I want to expand, this is something I'm very interested in. You make it look too easy!! haha

[@DCSuperShine]

+Christian Mejia if you follow my process with my kit you'll get the same results. :) thanks for watching

[@mrd.808]

thanks for sharing your experiences. always wondered how they got large parts polished so fast. definitely NOT with a dremel, lol!

[@DCSuperShine]

+Marlon Dela Rosa haha no definitely not thanks for watching!

[@AbanobbG]

Man that's insane.. saw the tank and was like there's no way he can polish that, guess I was wrong😂 Nice work

[@ZombiePotatoSalad]

Beneath that dingy, corroded surface, is a new layer of metal, waiting to shine. You're just bringing it out.

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Wow... what beautiful work! That’s nothing short of an art form.

[@DCSuperShine]

Thank you :)

[@trucker4life463]

Wow buddy ! , I have been an enthusiasts of aluminum polishing since 2001 when I purchased my 3rd Crotch Rocket (GSX-R).I invested back then as a hobby on a simple polishing kit and did the frame sanding by hand ... in 2003 I totaled my bike in an accident .since then I haven't been around aluminum to have the urge to polish again until 2014. my point is in 2014 I got my CDL , I drive a Pete 379 and since then I have been Chexking out U tube videos on how to DIY on Big Rig polishing ... DAMN BRO , UR VIDEOS ARE THE BEST! in my opinion.. u made me a follower today , I've subscribed and for ur hard work and effort to share ur talent ,passion and knowledge ... I wanna be ur customer ... how do I purchase this starter kit for my Grinder !???? Chris from South TEXAS.

[@DCSuperShine]

hey Christian, sorry took so long to respond youtube flagged your comment for some reason and I just saw it now. you can get my kit at www.dcsupershinestore.com thanks for watching!!!

[@colinlawrence2186]

Awesome video nice to see a real craftsman at work 👍

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching

[@Avesuccess]

Excellent job. I’ve been polishing by hand then went to a drill with the “Mother’s kit”. Now I’m ready to improve again. Can you explain to your viewers what to look for when sanding,when to change paper etc. Same for polishing, How much clay and at which intervals, When do clean pad with brush etc. Thanks for everything

[@DCSuperShine]

If you search my channel for the video “a complete guide to aluminum polishing” it will answer all your questions :). Thanks for watching

[@davidtwigger7292]

Awesome work ! Thanks for all the effort and videos A friend of mine recommended u as I want to learn to polish my own truck Thanks

[@DCSuperShine]

+David Twigger awesome thanks for watching

[@markhutchinson4222]

Absolutely amazing the menzerna bars are everything Denis you do amazing work

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks man glad you like them!

[@yungsterzz]

Great explanation and you really focus on the mounting you really know what you are doing .

[@dowork66]

Thanks for the Vid. I just got a new dump truck for my fleet. The tanks and wheels need a lot of work. Ordered your kit and can't wait to get started!

[@Jessejamesrg4l]

Brent Russell can I do this for my bbs rs lips ?

[@TremaineStone]

What's Up Danny..Learning Alot..Thanks

[@joekane5029]

Very straightforward and good educational video very helpful to me ...thanks for posting this

[@DCSuperShine]

Np glad I could help!

[@jonasenbre6034]

Awesome video mate. Just bought a kit & the dewalt sander/grinder from you in Australia. Looking forward to getting my tanks like that! Cheers Denis.

[@DCSuperShine]

Awesome would love to see before and after pics when you're done.

[@boatyMcBoaterton]

wow. awesome work brother! id love to see my tank like that.

[@DCSuperShine]

+E Davila thanks for watching

[@BobJones-hf7bt]

That cuts fast, I'm impressed

[@DCSuperShine]

+Bob Jones it does yes. Thanks for watching

[@nickstickB]

That reflection is unreal! Out of curiosity, would a regular dewalt rotary polisher with the airway pads have the torque to knock down the sanding marks in the same way the grinder does? Thanks in advance.

[@DCSuperShine]

Yes of course, I also use a 3000 rpm polisher on occasion, in hard to get spots where the beast of a grinder is hard to handle. Just takes a bit more time. Hope this helps

[@nickstickB]

+DCSuperShine This is the exact answer I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@DCSuperShine]

+Nick Bloodoff np my pleasure!

[@JuanPerez-dr9to]

This process is not easy, but the result is exelente, GOD bless you and your family.

[@babogom83]

Would you please let me know what kind of brand do you use for a "Fast Cut Pad" around 20 sec from your video?

[@miguelrecio7464]

Great vídeo Denis, I would love to find your kit within Europe or buy it on your site, but as you explain, the weight of the compound bar it's not a plus on the option. (Maybe I'll try just to buy your buffs) I got a few Strand Electric theatre lights from the 50'ies that as already been completely blast-cleaned using a high pressure nozzle system with micro glass beads, but now I don't know if it needs first to be sanded with your method or should I go straight to buff and polishing as you do here? Wainting for your reply. I've sent you a message via email but got no answer until now. Cheers from Lisbon (Portugal).

[@chuck1607]

Great video! I have a heavy duty grinder that looks just like what you are using in the video. I like the pads you are displaying however when I go to the website I don't see the same center section. Are your pads different or do I need to add the metal center section to the pad you have in the video?

[@DCSuperShine]

Chuck W your best bet is to get my heavy cut kit it has everything you need for the polishing process, you definitely need flanges to hold the pad to your grinder. Hope this helps

[@chuck1607]

Will do sir. Thank you for the quick reply.

[@Bust776]

Great video! Great kit and one hell of a workout.

[@DCSuperShine]

Haha! Thank you! And yes it is!

[@moorshinemetalpolishing9256]

hey Dennis. Great videos as always bud. Just a question about the sanding stages. If you are doing 4 stages starting at 180 grit is there a danger of making the tank weak from removing so much material? Thnx . Much respect for your skills from the otherside of the pond.

[@DCSuperShine]

Well there's always a risk of compromising aluminum when you sand. As a general rule you can sand ALOT... Been doing tanks for some customers for over 10 years and sand their tanks 1-2 a year and still no problems. Hope this helps

[@rayasmussen8799]

Great stuff Denis...I have a question for you...Is the blue Menzerna suitable for stainless or should I be using something else after the green?

[@DCSuperShine]

The blue Menzerna is formulated for aluminum but I use it on all my stainless and it works awesome! :)

[@rayasmussen8799]

Good to hear...on occasion my job entails removing scratches from brass and stainless elevators...gonna order your kit and see if Menzerna is as good as I hear

[@ragef1225]

please refurb my split rims hahaha, ur work and aluminium is great man keep it up!

[@Davidsontransport1226]

Denis quick question..After I start the first cutting stage after sanding, why is my buffing wheel caked with what appears to be the aluminum I'm polishing? I'm asking cause if I don't use rake as you do on final cutting, it looks to be leaving tiny hair pin scratches you can only see with a light shining at certain angles.

[@DCSuperShine]

+P Davidson many factors come into play, speed your polishing at, compounds and pads you're using. You need to remember tho that aluminum is a soft metal and getting every single line out is nearly impossible. You'll drive yourself crazy trying :)

[@jakebrake8875]

my tanks are not that bad so what grit sand paper be good to start with or should I use a steel wool pad and when doing the side is it best to sand with the grain or does it matter? nice video and tank looks great

[@DCSuperShine]

+Jake Brake you can sand any way you want, using the proper grits and making sure the prior grit sander marks are out is whats important. If it's not bad I usually go 320, 400 and 600 Hope this helps

[@DexterMirandaDJ]

Is your website down? I was going to look for products

[@DCSuperShine]

Yes changing over web providers and my new site is nearing completion. Apologize for the inconvenience

[@DexterMirandaDJ]

@@DCSuperShine Have the current one reset the database on your WP install.

[@c1osure]

What's been your experience using this process on steel? I have some raw steel never had anything on it that I want to buff with one of these grinders. Anything that you need to do different?

[@DCSuperShine]

Just a lot more sanding, I’ve polished smaller steel pieces in the past. Same process really it’s just s harder metal so requires more time on all the steps. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching!

[@c1osure]

Sure does thanks. I might have to start with a coarse grit if I use a random orbital sander, the problem there being it would require more sanding steps and time. But the steel has to be a very smooth mirror finish as I will be chrome plating after.

[@christostatarakis5264]

SUPER SHINE!! :-) Outstanding Video I've got Aluminum Utility Trailer. would I need to take same steps. sanding concerns me. Wet and dry type paper? All Aluminum Shines like that? Cheers

[@DCSuperShine]

+Christos Tatarakis yes all aluminum is the same process, I sand dry with aluminum oxide sand paper using a DA

[@plopnation5378]

Great videos I always enjoy watching! Just out of curiosity, can the airway wheels be used on a high-rpm drill instead of a grinder? Thanks.

[@DCSuperShine]

Technically yes just not sure you'd get enough torque out of a drill.

[@VickySharma-db9jr]

Fantastic your work brother I like 👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks appreciate it!

[@viktorgrzinic937]

What is polishing paste using in the end? Bottle doesn’t look like pro40? Btw great work keep up! Really like your videos!

[@DCSuperShine]

Lol ya I said pro-40 and grabbed white diamond. I don’t use either anymore Flash metal polish is what I use... much better product

[@Perez_at_CDKIA]

Yeah I wanted to ask why u use the white diamond when you mention pro 40

[@Okie-Tom]

Looks very good indeed! I know how hard those big grinders are to hold for that long. You have build your arms up with all that polishing! I already have a couple of boxes of 10" and 12" diameter heavy duty yellow cutting buffs. Could they be controlled enough to use them for this process? Thanks, Tom

[@DCSuperShine]

Yes I use 10”

[@matthewliles5956]

Hey man awesome work can I ask and different rpm’s for different wheels? Or different rpm’s for sanding? Cheers man great video

[@DCSuperShine]

All wheels have “recommended “ speeds… depends on the manufacturer. Most are 3200-3500rpms. I cut using a 6000 rpm there is a risk of pads coming apart when doing this. I use quality pads and haven’t had one blow up on me in years. Sanding is pedal to the medal so usually max speed whether I’m using an orbital or my variable speed polisher. Hope this helps

[@KINGRG1]

Which grits for sanding were used in this process, Dennis?

[@DCSuperShine]

Normal grits for me are 320, 400, 600 and 1000 I’ll use 180 to start if it’s really bad. Hope this helps

[@KINGRG1]

DCSuperShine Thanks! Does 1000 grit finish down better than 600 with 439T?

[@maikienyel7265]

.good afternoon, where do you get those cloth discs? how much they cost? Could you send them to Puebla Mexico?

[@TeXaStOaSt9414]

Hey Dennis, is there an instruction video on the paint polishing supplies from your sight?

[@DCSuperShine]

Not yet I'm working on a few other videos that will be available soon

[@candiecustoms8001]

How long does it take to do the complete tank? A please wear gloves that polish and aluminum looks very toxic

[@DCSuperShine]

Depends on the tank usually 1-3 hours

[@MrPlumber27]

I’ve seen guys use sanding discs only to polish a mirror finish . They use water only to cut then a final buff with a rag and some polish . They were literally making mirrors out of aluminum. It seems like he didn’t do as many steps and got a great shine . Why ?

[@DCSuperShine]

It sure what you’re asking! 😳

[@davidjeanpierre2358]

Wow! You sir are amazing!

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching!

[@LandSkull]

Looks awesome! What would you have charged for a tank like that?

[@DCSuperShine]

This particular tank $600 because of the amount of sanding tanks that are off the truck are normally $400

[@Alllsho84]

hello from Abbotsford bc Canada just wondering what model Dewalt grinder your using.. and also if you could post a video of you using the smaller grinder in hard to get at places.. thanks for making such great tutorials..

[@DCSuperShine]

Dewalt 28499X is what I do 98% of my work with, 849x for tight spots

[@jjrobinson7680]

good work man ,you need a bucket to set on, easy on the knees

[@DCSuperShine]

Hehe ya I have rolling bench that I use

[@Overtheroad-fp6it]

Man it looks real good my goodness, can you give me a list of materials you use to do this great job, I have to tanks just like it. Thanks.....

[@DCSuperShine]

the link to my kit is in the description. :) thanks for watching

[@freakomin7379]

Incredible work! But, ive always been wondering this; wont sanding cause rust to form?

[@DCSuperShine]

Aluminum doesn’t rust! 😎

[@freakomin7379]

Ahhh... Right! But still, it would eventually oxidize once the protective layer of polish/ wax is gone right?

[@streetbikebilly2597]

@@freakomin7379 yeah it's part of the beauty, knowing it's not forever and how much work it takes to do I guess ???

[@Mountprospect1]

thats some serious scratches!! How long would it take you to do that tank in the video from start to finish?

[@DCSuperShine]

+Mountprospect1 this tank took me roughly 3 hours to complete

[@circusboy90210]

so $500 a tank is fair. ;)

[@freebird1963]

Will this work on aluminum pontoon logs ? Little nervous about the dry sanding on them tho.

[@DCSuperShine]

+freebird1963 of course it will I polish pontoons all the time. No need to be nervous aluminum is soft and forgiving, if you screw up you just re-sand and re-polish. Besides if you follow my process with my kit you'll get the same results as me!

[@MrRedex88]

Amazing work!

[@midnightrider6611]

How much could I charge someone to buff both tanks? might be worth buying couple kits from you. Thanks man, keep up the good work.

[@DCSuperShine]

Hank Wayne hey Wayne link for the kit is in the description above. Kits are $147 - $167 depending on the flange system you want. I charge $150+ per tank depending on how much sanding is needed and if they are on or off the truck. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching

[@DCSuperShine]

Hank Wayne also you can easily do 8-10 tanks with one kit.

[@midnightrider6611]

Okay thanks! Also, wondering how much you charge per big rig wheels, front style wheel and the rear style wheel.

[@WillieB648]

Absolutely amazing

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks appreciate that! Thank you for watching

[@hurricanepowerwash]

Looks Great! Hard, time consuming work! I wouldn't do one of those tanks for under $250.00 bucks.

[@DCSuperShine]

+hurricanepowerwash ya this tank here is s $600 job

[@tymhir]

How much do you charge for that tank ?

[@DCSuperShine]

This tank was $400 if I remember correctly:)

[@tymhir]

How does one go about getting a tank client ? I’ve been doing rims for a while now but I’m ready for tanks , where do I even began to search?

[@shanemooyman8984]

What kind of sander is that it looks like a normal orbital sander??

[@DCSuperShine]

Yup that’s what it is :)

[@carlosnavarro562]

What kind of dewalt is that ??? is it a variable speed

[@DCSuperShine]

+Carlos Navarro no one speed pedal to the medal 6000 rpm :)

[@lildre2094]

What will happen if you skip sanding down the tank and go straight to buffing

[@DCSuperShine]

Less clarity, kinda of a dull to “ok” shine depending on how bad the tank is

[@straightlineracingdetailin1547]

Killer job. Love it.

[@DCSuperShine]

+Fugly Truckling thanks for watching

[@Nelliott240]

How fast are you running to polisher?

[@Farmer2492]

best video on youtube

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks man appreciate that!

[@KINGRG1]

Are you running that airway at 6000 rpm?

[@DCSuperShine]

Yes sir!

[@lildre2094]

im am doing a tank to but how much sand paper do i need

[@DCSuperShine]

Depends on how bad it is, if you want to send me some pic via fb or ig message I can answer specifics a bit better when seeing what your dealing with :)

[@randyw34]

Are you left handed??.. does that make a difference being left or right handed??.. right handed people start and stop different vs left handed???

[@DCSuperShine]

Hehe no I’m right handed. And no you typically start st the bottom and chase the black line up. Handle position is all about preference

[@delanowilliamson6738]

can you please do a tread step video either international, KW etc.

[@DCSuperShine]

Working on several new videos, coming soon :)

[@Joeybag0donuts]

Man I bought renegade rouge today. The brown, green, and blue with the zephyr orange, green and purple, and white airway pads. And that orange one is so damn difficult to use man. Its stuff and its hard to get a good finish it seems like it scuffs up a lot

[@DCSuperShine]

Well unfortunately you bought all the wrong stuff!

[@thantsin8515]

Can I buy online those staff? I am from Myanmar. Please let me know!

[@DCSuperShine]

We do ship worldwide

[@thomasbrooklyn1820]

How long does it stay like that?

[@DCSuperShine]

Depends on how you maintain it really. If you do nothing... 2-6 months depending on what you drive in... if you maintain it, it can last 12-24 months

[@75iowaboy]

what model # dewalt has the shaft thats long enough? thanks

[@DCSuperShine]

+75iowaboy any 6000 rpm grinder should have a long enough shaft!!!

[@johnnycoss3388]

it looks allí right,but nothing like juanitos truck and trailer detail,the best mexican american guy who impress everybody, from México to kentucky ,I can said,Juan its the 1 ONE.

[@DCSuperShine]

+Johnny Coss lol

[@roshanvishwakarma5111]

What is the power of the moter

[@DCSuperShine]

6000 rpm

[@bryantlakelawn6869]

How much would it take to do an entire 28' tri-toon?

[@DCSuperShine]

+Brady Bryant one of my heavy cut kits will do your boat. Thanks for watching

[@jeffshearer5125]

little late to the party, sweet work 👍

[@DCSuperShine]

Hehe thanks

[@AnsariBaksh]

is that a grinder or polisher?

[@DCSuperShine]

+Ansari Baksh 6000 rpm polisher

[@AnsariBaksh]

thanks

[@DCSuperShine]

+DCSuperShine lol I just reread my comment sometimes I do this late at night half asleep. This is a 6000 rpm grinder Most of the time for finishing I’ll use a 3500 rpm polisher set at 1800rpm This video I did it all at 6000rpm sorry about the confusion

[@tuffiek]

Which I had more than one job so I could justify buying the kit.

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching

[@tkalmi09]

what rmp are ur machines?

[@tkalmi09]

?

[@DCSuperShine]

6000 rpm

[@tkalmi09]

+DCSuperShine thank u sir

[@jaiselhuitzil1471]

Where can i Buy your products

[@DCSuperShine]

Hey man thanks for watching. www.dcsupershinestore.com

[@montay87ify]

How do you know to use the rouge

[@DCSuperShine]

I use Menzerna so you don’t need a lot of compound when applying so I use very little more often every 2-3 passes I add compound. Hope that answers your question.

[@montay87ify]

@@DCSuperShine thanks

[@carlosnavarro562]

would you recommend a variable speed for beginners or a 6000 rpm should be ok??

[@DCSuperShine]

+Carlos Navarro if your handy with power tools you'll be fine with the 6000 if not using the 3000/3500 is recommended at first. But I sell tons of kits to people that have never polished and they go with the 6000 :)

[@carlosnavarro562]

Ok but don't the buffing wheels have required rpms do they don't break apart??

[@PatwMartin]

Gonna buy a kit from you plus some accessories but didn't you say in another video that the buffing wheels are only rated to 3,000 RPM?

[@obageegee]

What model DeWalt sander?

[@DCSuperShine]

I use dewalt and Bosch sanders any model will do the job as long as it’s a DA/orbital

[@cthunter41]

What's that rake do?

[@DCSuperShine]

Clean your pad when it gets caked up with compound, softens the pad to leave less buffing lines

[@guadalupenols3684]

Very Good friend

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching :)

[@oliveirainvestments2884]

Amazing video.....!

[@DCSuperShine]

Thank you!

[@GG-ix1nr]

Nice work

[@DCSuperShine]

+G14 G14 thanks man

[@randyw34]

The angle is important ???

[@DCSuperShine]

On occasion on the finishing step yes, aside from that no.

[@marksalter6569]

Great videos

[@DCSuperShine]

Thank you

[@hadleystewart8283]

who is the music by?

[@DCSuperShine]

+Hadley Stewart lmao you like it? I hate it... :). And no clue who it is it's the guy I hired to do the video that added it on.

[@johnloughrey9485]

Pool

[@nimster64]

Link doesn’t work for the kit

[@bernardmauge8613]

why not use a 9 inch orbital polisher from Dewalt used to polish paint? Half the weight of that 9 inch grinder made to cut through steel not soft metal.

[@DCSuperShine]

I do use a 3500 for smaller areas or tight spots… a 6000 gets the job done in half the time and you’ll get a better shine shine! Lvl up and use big boy tools 😬 you’ll never go back to a 3000-3500 polisher!! Thanks for watching.

[@yungsterzz]

You got the Bain look lol

[@alr9170]

No wonder why they sell chrome stuff that expensive, that's a lot of work to get that thing shiny.

[@DCSuperShine]

Lol I can be yes

[@josephsliger3308]

Amazing

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated :)

[@Ricky-ef7tk]

Jesus...Walk across to m'boat and shine dat all up!!!! I needs dat...f'my tubes on my toon.

[@yungsterzz]

Wats the cost to do something like that...

[@toddlehman928]

Nice

[@roshanvishwakarma5111]

Please you next video with hand grander to polesh the diy ,that diy was matieals.

[@fermingarcia1724]

A esto se llama pulido profesional es lo que me dedicaba yo 25 años después de 25 años cambié de oficio y estoy actualmente de camionero

[@DCSuperShine]

Say what? 😱

[@greidyogandorodriguez9414]

Hermano como se llaman eso disco de brillar

[@carlosa3404]

Que grano de lija se ocupa con la maquina?

[@fermingarcia1724]

@@greidyogandorodriguez9414 disco de trapo duro se utiliza pasta rosa o pasta blanca con este disco para dar brillo

[@fermingarcia1724]

@@carlosa3404 depende del grano que usa te costará más o menos quitar las rayas de la cinta pero para brillo usaría grano de 300

[@wesleyhunt6245]

wowww

[@DCSuperShine]

+Wesley Hunt thanks :)

[@moy3436]

Wow !

[@DCSuperShine]

Thanks for watching