Actually the product is "foil" as it is aluminum and not a plastic film. Yes, the
Flite-Metal product will polish to a mirror finish with little effort due to its alloy
being work hardened as it is applied and massaged in the slurry of polishing
compound containing high levels of pumas.
Try Mother's and the Metal Polish available at Pep Boys in the plastic bottle
with the metallic label on it.
Remember never polish aluminum on a model until it has been completely
covered because the micro size aluminum will contaminate any uncovered
surface.
Additionally, after finishing the aluminum surface to the texture and color of
aluminum needed to replicate your documentation...wipe it down with Cape
Cod Silver Polish. This inhibits oxidation preserving the finish you've achieved
with citric acid (fruit juice), tobacco stain (cigar ash), and Uncle Bob's Hot
Section Paint.
Hope this helped your surface achieve your desired result...
