I Love Brasso
 

I've always used Mother's when polishing up aluminum on these beautiful vintage bikes. So this spring I grabbed the can of Brasso and ignoring the warning not to use on aluminum (though they recommend trying it on a hidden surface if you do) I have found this stuff to bring a mirror finish. A few moments ago I applied it to the exposed portion of the handlebars near the stem where the classy engraving is.....WOW. Love it.

Still, I keep the Mothers for the more oxidized, aged areas.

Now, if only Weinmann concaves were easier to clean.

Have to beware of any polish containing ammonia on aluminum because of the corrosive effect. I don't use Brasso on it.

If it's completely removed there should be minimal effect. I'll let ya'll know the long term results shape up. For now, the high level polish is good stuff. I've read they use tripoli polish in the formula.

Yeah, I use Brasso. It does do a nice polish but, as you say, you have to make sure it's all gone when you're done.

I saw more than my share of the wadding-type brasso in military basic training, the smell of that stuff makes me cringe. Noxon 7, now that's the stuff!

Be aware that Brasso also contains oxalic acid, so I always wear gloves when using it. Another tip: Brasso works great(!) at cleaning tubular glue, though it does leave a thin film which should be wiped off rims, etc.