Radiator Finish

[jamesg602]

I have a brand new Be Cool radiator in the box and was noticing the top part of the radiator has a few nicks/small scratches. I was wondering if anyone may knows how to get rid of these, I would like to keep the natural fininsh and am trying to stay away from the "bling." Is there a way to to get rid of the scratches or polish the aluminum without making it too shiny?

[pushrod243]

Try scotchbrite rub in one direction back and forth. Look at some of Exile choppers custom bikes that is how they get a cool brushed aluminun look throughout thier builds. Another cool thing I have seen then do is ceramic coat (hpc) frames and then hit then with scotchbrite the whole frame looks like its stainless steel. Its a nice alternative to the shiney chrome.

[jamesg602]

Thanks I appreciate the feedback

[XcYZ]

Pushrod is on the right track with the coatings. I've spent some time with the place that does my coatings, and they've shown me quite a few different shades of flat, high temp coatings, including a few that look exactly like raw aluminum.

[jamesg602]

Just curious which grade/grit of scotchbrite should I use maroon or grey ????