Non-Ferrous Metal Polishing Kit for Drills: Aluminium, Brass & Copper

One kit for all your soft metals. If you have a mix of aluminium, brass and copper to restore, this drill-mounted non-ferrous metal polishing kit has everything you need to take them from dull to shining.

The contents are the same as our copper, brass and aluminium kits. Choose this one when you are working on more than one metal.

What’s in the kit

• 1 x reverse-thread mandrel (6mm shank, fits any standard drill)
• 1 x 75mm dry sisal mop (coarse, for removing scratches and oxidation)
• 1 x 75mm white stitched mop (medium, for refining the finish)
• 1 x 75mm soft WDR mop (for the final shine)
• 1 x bar of brown cutting compound for non-ferrous metals
• 1 x bar of blue polishing compound for non-ferrous metals

What you can use it on

• Aluminium: engine covers, trim, cookware
• Brass: door furniture, ornaments, fittings
• Copper: kettles, pans, bar tops, pipework
• Nickel, zinc and other soft metals

How to use it

1. Wash the item in warm soapy water to remove grease and dirt, then dry it.
2. Slide a mop between the two washers on the mandrel and tighten the reverse-thread nut. The reverse thread stops it undoing as it spins. Fit the mandrel into your drill.
3. Load the coarse sisal mop: run the drill and press the darker cutting compound against the spinning mop for a second or two. Clamping the bar in a vice or G-clamp makes this easier.
4. Work over the surface with light, even pressure. Keep the mop moving so it never sits in one spot.
5. Change to the white stitched mop to refine the finish, using cutting or polishing compound.
6. Finish with the soft WDR mop and the lighter polishing compound, and watch the shine come up.
7. Buff away any compound residue with a clean, soft cloth.

Good to know

• Works with a standard corded or cordless drill, an air tool, or any rotary tool that takes a 6mm spindle.
• Run at under 3,000 RPM. Faster speeds wear the mops quickly and heat the metal.
• Keep one mop for each compound so they don’t cross-contaminate.
• Skip the sisal mop if the surface only has light tarnish and start with the stitched mop.
• For steel, iron or chrome, use the ferrous kit instead. It has compounds made for harder metals.

Questions

What is the difference between ferrous and non-ferrous?

Ferrous metals contain iron, like steel and cast iron. Non-ferrous metals don’t, like aluminium, brass and copper. They need different compounds for the best finish.

Is this the same as the copper kit?

Yes, the contents are the same. We name the kits by metal to help you find the right one.

Can I use it on steel?

It will work, but the pink and black compounds in our ferrous kit give a better result on steel and chrome.

Does the price include VAT?

Yes. The price shown includes UK VAT, and most items ship free within the UK.

Safety

Always follow your drill’s instructions and wear eye protection and gloves. Tie back loose clothing and hair, work in a well-ventilated area and clean up dust and compound residue afterwards. Test on a hidden area before you start.

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