Motorbike and classic car brightwork polishing
Engine casings, exhausts, bumpers and trim. Get a show-quality shine on aluminium, chrome and stainless with drill and angle grinder polishing kits.
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Kits for brightwork
Drill kits for detail and small parts, angle grinder kits for big flat panels, and compounds for the finish.
Polishing Tools
Aluminium Polishing Kit for Drills (Mops, Mandrel & Compound)
£14.99 inc VAT
Angle Grinder Polishing Kits
Angle Grinder metal polishing Kit 66 – Felt Dishes for Polishing Metal to a Mirror Finish
£28.33 inc VAT
Consumables
£18.86 inc VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Price range: £9.01 through £47.58 inc VAT
Metal Polishing Compounds
Small 4×1 Polishing Compound Bars – Lea Cutting & Finishing Bars for All Materials
£2.51 inc VAT
Abrasive Hand Pads
RODA Abrasive Nylon Hand Pads – Non-Woven Cleaning & Finishing Pads
Price range: £9.06 through £43.68 inc VAT
The brightwork order
Most restorations follow the same order: strip back corrosion and old lacquer, remove scratches with a cutting mop and compound, then polish to a shine.
- Aluminium engine covers and casings respond brilliantly. Use non-ferrous compounds.
- Stainless exhausts and trim polish well with ferrous compounds.
- Chrome is a thin plating. Polish it gently and never cut through it.
For large flat parts like engine covers, an angle grinder kit saves hours. For fiddly parts and tight corners, a drill kit gives more control.
Common questions
Can I polish lacquered engine covers?
Not until the lacquer is removed. Strip it first, then polish the bare metal.
Drill kit or angle grinder kit?
A drill kit for small parts and detail. An angle grinder kit for larger flat areas, used with light pressure and a steady hand.
Can polishing fix pitted chrome?
No. Pitting goes through the plating and needs re-chroming.
Does the price include VAT?
Yes. All prices on Revive Tool include UK VAT, and most items ship free within the UK.