Modding Polishing Aluminum

Hi all. Figured that this would be the best place to post this.

I searched and as far as I could see, it only came back with people who were doing so in their project logs. So sorry if this has been asked before.

I know that all you pro modders out there can answer this.

What is the best way to achieve a near mirror finish on aluminum?
A general step by step would be helpful, as I've never worked with these materials.

I ask because I am about to start a scratch build and it will be mainly aluminum.
If it matters, the aluminum I plan on using is, bare 6061 about 2mm thick. This can be changed if another type is better to work with.

Thanks in advance!

 

This link seams pretty good

http://www.ehow.com/how_4491972_polish-aluminum-mirror-finish.html

 

I posted this one in our sticky for links:

http://metku.net/index.html?path=mods/shinyshuttle/index_eng
Aluminum anodizing removal and English Custom Polishing tutorial

john

 

Thank you both, those links are very helpful. I'm looking forward to trying it!