Originally Posted by
ripa
Rad,
I spoke with several people I know who are aircraft techs. They recommended Autosol, a powerful buffer, and lots of patience. They felt it would take weeks to get a mirror finish if you were able to get it there at all. They also said be prepared to be tired, sore, and dirty but not impossible.
Best,
Ripa
The guys you talked to don't know much about polishing. With the proper tools, and several buffing compounds, it could be done is a day, but it would take some sanding, and relatively expensive buffing equipment to do the job quickly.