-UltrForgive me of this topic has been gone through back in time here.
I understand Shells will have to be fully stripped.
If there are those that have done this themselves, what other precautions have you possibly taken, or other tips as to not cause any Polisher, or Chemical induced harm? I'd assume Masking in some if not all instances would be beneficial, and as a a pro auto detailer would tell you, is "keep it clean"!
I surely would not want to rip badges off any vintage drum, so there's that of course, and would assume these items are something you don't want to damage in any way with a polisher-etc.
I'd even guess some have even taken Rotary Polishers, but can gather well this is where one can get into trouble real fast with mucho heat generated and irreparably damage a wrap.
As with Hand Polishing, have you found modern day high quality Auto Polishes to be acceptable? Or, are there other products better suited for vintage wraps and machine polishing.
I am aware of Novus Polishes, have used them for many years on a various things. Not sure how well products like Novus #2 and #3 will work-react with a Machine though? (Maybe Novus themselves can answer such?)
I know many high quality Auto Polishes (Menzerna-etc) today have different design-type formulations, with some the polishing Formulations, large particles-clusters of abrasive media break down, and like for Auto Paint they will correct,polish, remove swirling quickly, yet also then act then as ultra fine Last Step Polish.
As for Tools-Products, I think I have those bases covered with 2 specific DA Machines I could use, Backing Plates that can accept anywhere from 2"-6" and countless Pads of the various types.
I'd gather one rule of thumb, is of course do no harm, and that one should start out with Mild Polishes on a per candidate basis, and then go from there.