Restoring shine on my 77 year old plane!

[@3dogman311]

Informative, professional & enjoyable. Nicely done & what a beautiful bird. Thank you.

[@tommynikon2283]

Beautiful work!- and an INTELLIGENT discussion of the trade.

[@makuakane7787]

As an owner of a 1961 C-185 that is also polished, I fully appreciate your 'pursuit'! Nice work!

[@TheSoaringChannel]

Incredible video dude. 19:20 - absolutely stunning aircraft and shot. About your closing comments - a wise Supra owner once said "finding contentment with your (car in this case) is when you'll enjoy it. Finding yourself in the constant pursuit of 'more' is the fastest way to unhappiness." Hear your own advice and enjoy the ship - after you finish the bottom of the wings. Then move on and enjoy it! I'm glad your mishap was minimal. The daily inspection is super important, and so is the oil change inspection. Stay on top of it mechanically while you care for it aesthetically. Again. Awesome video man. Nice job.

[@davidyoungman3066]

Evelyn was lucky you found her. Beautiful work

[@Tiauguinho]

Finally, the video I very much looked forward to! Great effort in bringing Evelyn up to spec.

[@Godzilla032]

Love your videos! You do an amazing job with the detailing and the video production.

[@jeangingras5409]

Looks beautiful!! Wish I had your skills!!

[@startrekker2001]

Good for you using Nuvite. However using a random orbital polisher will definitely get rid of the scratches and leave a truly mirror finish. With the alclad aluminum the aluminum will actually move filling the scratches in. I wish I could insert a picture of my 31’ 1978 Airstream trailer. It had a truly amazing finish. I used a dual head Cyclo random orbital polisher.

[@AvianaAircraft]

I am using a random orbital, I just call it a dual action polisher.

[@foobarmaximus3506]

Good to see that you stopped flying! Good call bro. Not everyone is cut out to be a pilot.

[@luisaraujo1459]

Looking great! I’ve been using my buff pro as a 2nd step with a fine pad to remove the rotary marks on leading edges…then using a gem orbital as a 3rd step to Finnish

[@mikeperry2814]

Looking nice! ... and yes, it can be an exercise in futility! I run into that polishing aluminum nose cones using Mother's aluminum mag wheel polish... I can't imagine doing a whole plane! I'd go crazy with my OCD!! Great to see a new video and glad your tailwheel damage was minor.

[@anythingwithplanes]

Ive been polishing my cessna 195 by hand and man its been killing me. It went 25 years with out being polished again

[@truckergare]

Awesome content. Very informative. Could you tell us how you or if you do, deal with ave windows. Thanks

[@glennurfer]

Great information. Great presentation. Thanks !

[@avfan967]

Good video!

[@AvianaAircraft]

Thanks 🙏

[@The_Flying_Mechanic]

What is your go to on fabric covered aircraft? I’m restoring a Cessna 140 over on my channel and could use something to clean 7-8 years of dust off while protecting the fabric.

[@deivid8bits967]

Parabéns amigo, lindo avião tem toda uma historia nele com certeza. Mas mais importante que a estética é a manutenção e manter tudo em perfeita ordem.

[@ronnl001]

Great work. Trying to work up the nerve and energy to Polish my rv.

[@AvianaAircraft]

You can do it! Rome wasn’t built overnight. It took me 4 months for crying out loud 😜

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

I’m currently polishing my 1964 Cessna 150. I’m using a rotary/oscillating buffing device. I’m having a very different experience than you in this video. I started off with a “expensive” ($10) buffing pad. I put on some C grade nuvite and spent about 45 minutes on the top of the elevator before the black goop went away and it finally started to shine. The pad had turned, absolutely solid black. How often should I change out pads? The next day I continued working, but the store only had cheap pads ($6) left in stock. One of them exploded right away, but the other one held together. I spent two hours on the front of the cowling, and the black goop never went away. I had to wipe it off with a towel, and the shine was hiding underneath. I don’t think I used too much nuvite, so I don’t know what the problem was. Any idea why I could spend so long buffing one spot and the black goop never vanished? My last question is on the painted sections. Should I use nuvite on them or some other gentler polishing compound with a softer pad?

[@AvianaAircraft]

I am guessinng you used way too much product and your polisher type is not suitable for this kind of work. Any more details oon the polisher?

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

@@AvianaAircraft it’s a Bauer 5.7 amp 2000 to 6400 RPM 6 inch variable speed dual action polisher that I got from Harbor freight. It says, two-way action creates a random orbit pattern for a glass, smooth finish

[@AvianaAircraft]

@@user-hn9fr7mn3x so that is a good tool for finishing, because it doesn’t cut as hard. It would be difficult to get a lot of heavy cutting done with that tool. I would recommend the Bauer 20 mm large throw random orbit. It’s about 100 bucks at Harbor freight. You can still keep the one you gave for final polishing or return it if they take it back

[@user-hn9fr7mn3x]

@@AvianaAircraft ok thanks a bunch!

[@robertosoest3846]

Like a pro greetings from Norway

[@samuelsmith5773]

Try the Eastwood SCT. Lighter but very similar.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Who was Evelyn Sharp? A WASP Pilot who was killed when her p38 lost a engine at age 24 in 1944

[@MrGunPilot]

Looks super. I wish my Luscombe skin was straight enough to allow polishing. I don't think the dents would look too good in polish, otherwise I'd love to have it done.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

You're 100% right, my Sonex just looks embarrassing sitting in the hangar under the bright lights, but it's redeemed sitting outside. Just need to have it out and enjoy it more! 😆 What are your thoughts on ceramic coating after a finish polish? Wouldn't that protect the finish longer?

[@verdantacres4460]

Awesome video. I have a Buff Pro still in the box. Let us know if you can use it on cars. Thank you.

[@AvianaAircraft]

I wouldn’t

[@Dog.soldier1950]

Maybe an Airstream

[@ElBrooklyn1]

I’m thinking Buff Pro for extreme (50+ years worth) corrosion on a 1950 Ironwood trailer. There’s just tons and tons of flat surface area and it takes four or five passes with Nuvite F9 to get through it all.

[@appartalouer6090]

Great video ! I have the same job to do on my cessna 140... What is the reference of your two-handed polisher? Thanks in advance for the reply. Baptist of France

[@greglong1492]

What is a good aluminum cleaner for new aluminum on a kit plane that will be flown a year or two before paint? It needs to remove some corrosion. It would be nice if it could be applied by hand instead of needing a polisher.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

It takes a special person to own a polished airplane. There's ALOT of work. A rag wing Luscombe would be easier. Beautiful airplane! I had a friend who owned a Luscombe, what a fun airplane.

[@FougaFrancois]

Thank you. very useful video!

[@stevep8363]

Probably a stupid question, but if you go over the paint stripes will these pads strip that paint off?

[@christopherc2255]

Great videos, Mehrdad, and greetings from the Des Moines FD. Enjoy your Luscombe series, in particular. One question: if doing it over, would you select a polished airplane, or one that was painted? Yours certainly is pretty, but…. Chris

[@AvianaAircraft]

100% would do polished again!

[@barrycook8116]

Ammo NYC Frothe is amazing!!

[@caseysconcepts2012]

Amazing job buddy. Have you tried using a cyclo with Nuvite IIS for your final finish?? If not, try it or even Intimidator Pro Polish blue liquid or even Mr. Sam's metal polish. You can find Sam's on Cleetus Mcfarlands website. Great stuff. You can see a sample on my profile pic... it's a reflection of the side of a 1946 Beach 18... first cut only with rotary at 1200rpm with wool pad and Mr Sam's. Keep up the great work

[@caseysconcepts2012]

Also with the cyclo, use a fleece wrap from Perfect Polish or just go to your local fabric store and buy your own.... it's much cheaper than buying 10 for $75 at Perfect Polish....which I'm sure you know, the name is a myth lol

[@gracied3298]

Thank you for doing this video! I haven’t watched the whole video yet so you may mention it, but what is the brand and model of the cordless rotary you’re using?

[@AvianaAircraft]

Milwaukee M18 in this video. I also use the cordless Flex rotary

[@gracied3298]

@@AvianaAircraft Thank you ☺️

[@flauwekulletjes]

What a hell of a job.. but... absolute beautiful. Well done. How long keeps its shine?

[@AvianaAircraft]

should be polished at least every 12 months, though better if every 6 :)

[@flauwekulletjes]

@@AvianaAircraft it's worth it. A lot. Nice for airshows. People will love it

[@matthewchapman3507]

What do you suggest for cleaning around the edges of the rivets? Is there anything that can help make the job a little less tedious?

[@AvianaAircraft]

Mineral spirits or Nuvite Nuimage cleaner

[@matthewchapman3507]

@@AvianaAircraft Thanks!

[@MustangPilot1]

How does the rain affect polished aluminum??

[@swimbikeruntoday]

Truly amazing. It's beautiful. My 8A needs a polish so bad. I think I will die of old age trying to polish it. Question: once fully polished, how many hours per month does it take to maintain the high gloss finish? I'm interested to hear about your tailwheel incident. Glad the damage was minimal.

[@grtski]

Did you try Flitz or Wenol metal polish?

[@michaelcollings8779]

Have you ever considered using a cyclo polisher? I'm just curious how it would compare to what you've been using.

[@AvianaAircraft]

Categorically it checks the same boxes as a small throw random orbital like the 5mm Mirka polisher.

[@TheJagjr4450]

@@AvianaAircraft Other than the fact that because the cyclo is counter rotating it is balanced and on so much square footage it is much easier on the person doing the polishing.

[@brettberry5174]

Nailed it!!!!!!!!!!

[@Do-UR-Research2749]

You guys should collaborate with Jimmys World to polish up his old bare aluminum 310 he's rebuilding.

[@barrycook8116]

What is the longest protection you can use on aluminum?

[@TheJagjr4450]

CYCLO ORBITAL POLISHERS, best polishers ever... which is what Boeing uses to polish aluminum aircraft.

[@dudleysmith5111]

How long did it take your to completely polish the entire aircraft? You have quite a few more "special" tools than most of us. Anyway, great job and video!

[@bizbuildershawaii1719]

How about ceramic coating

[@tecnisdaimondm.g9321]

Excelente

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

Perdy!

[@Captndarty]

Bravo👏🏻

[@scottmcgill8975]

Stud!

[@woodwelder]

You get to see all the imperfections with what you did ..! Except the tail wheel bracket ……!

[@nccpapac]

Wow