VPI Classic Platter - Polishing??


The VPI Classic platter is made from raw aluminum with no coating. Has anyone attempted to polish the platter to a high luster? A friend of mine has done this with his Linn platter and I have seen other polished aluminum platters on the web, but no VPI Classics.
brf
Just finished hand polishing my classic platter with wenol...WOW!

I can't believe how much tarnish was on the platter. The aluminum platter now has a mirror like finish. Highly recommended for classic platter owners.
BRF, I have used Wenol on brass, as well. The extra benefit is that the tarnish is very slow to return, even when handling the object. I have gone a year since polishing my brass center weight and it still looks good.
Just a follow up. The whole polishing process took less than 15 minutes and only required a gentle rubbing. Just make sure that you have a good supply of micro fiber cloths as quite a bit of black tarnish is removed.

Just like how a washed and waxed car drives better, my TT sounds better with a polished platter :-)
Spray it with a clear high gloss laquer or satin if you don't want it too glossy. Use light coats till you get the results you want.