Originally Posted by
markk900
+1 - and I have tried for a long time on both bicycles and motorcycles to find a way to get the lovely satin finish on parts that were not anodized originally. Khatful's thread is immensely helpful but doesn't cover this.
One way to achieve a fine satin finish on aluminum parts is with an ultra-fine brass scratch brass, as used by jewelers.
http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Bra...h/338225?Pos=4