brushing aluminum car

[jkg2101]

Hi all - I have been following the forum for years but have been quiet. I have ordered a Kirkham car and should be getting it soon - years of thought, planning (financial) coming to fruition.

I have decided to do the car in a brushed finish. i originally planned to do the brush work myself. I enjoy working on my cars myself. i have done full restos on a 67 corvette, a pantera, 57 chevy, and 69 mustang. I have learned how to sand, paint, weld, etc. although working with aluminum is new to me. (The kirkham videos on panel working are fun to watch and make me want to give it a try )

I have found David Kirkham to be a wonderfully fun person to talk to, and a pleasure to do business with. He told me that it probably isnt a great idea to do the brushing myself - the sanding is messy and tricky and can lead to trouble. I believe him, but I am still such a do-it-myself person that I still wonder. I have searched the internet but havent really seen any example of an individual doing this on their own.

Has anyone ever done the work to take a car from file to brushed finish themselves? is it doable by a skilled hobbyist?