Normally you would not aim for shiny, more a brush look,with a mildly
abrasive rotating brush of some kind. Then of course, if you are really
keen, you may need to get it anodized professionally, or maybe dipped in
alochrome to seal it. The latter gives a kind of almost satin finish with
tinges of gold sometimes in certain lights. Not as hard as anodising though.
Brian

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Hi Guys

I am profiling a bracket shape out of 12 thk aluminium.

Got as far as the rough profile with a jig saw and a bit of chain
drilling and will dress it to shape with a file next.
The question is, how do I get a decent finish on this?
The edges will need tidying as will some scratches that were
already present in the metal surface.

Is this a job for ever increasing grit sand paper?
How do I achieve a polished finish if that isn't asking the obvious?

Thanks

Phil
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