Polishing Tools

[Tom Di Iulio <diiulio@ix.netcom.com>]

i'm interested in input from the group on tools for polishing/detailing
parts of the car. specifically, i've seen shining carburettor dashpots
and other aluminum parts in the engine compartment and know those
results didn't come from a bottle of brasso (or did they?).     
        should i be investing in a dremel tool or does a drill with proper
attachments work ok? any fluids/solutions to invest in? what say ye
listers?
Tom Di Iulio
1976 TR6 (new parts filling the basement!)
Denver, Co