Author Topic: Alloy Polishing (Read 1348 times)

Macmania · « **on:** January 01, 2010, 03:59 PM »

What's the best stuff and method (machine, hand etc) to use when polishing something like a stem?
Thanks

MartyC · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2010, 04:07 PM »

Where's Neil when you need him?

start with Oven Pride/Caustic Soda to remove any anodising, then work through the grades of wet and dry, 400, 800, 1200 then 2000 and Autosol to give it a mirror polish. Using a bench mop or drill mounted mop can really help getting the mirror finish.

neiljonarcus · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:46 PM »

Quote from: MartyC on January 01, 2010, 04:07 PM

Where's Neil when you need him?

start with Oven Pride/Caustic Soda to remove any anodising, then work through the grades of wet and dry, 400, 800, 1200 then 2000 and Autosol to give it a mirror polish. Using a bench mop or drill mounted mop can really help getting the mirror finish.

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Macmania · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2010, 06:21 PM »

Nice one guys. I'll give it a go

trickydeno · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2010, 07:32 PM »

neil...........what about autoglym metal polish? i've found it to be a better and easier way than autosol just lately.have you tried it?

neiljonarcus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2010, 07:53 AM »

sorry i should say i never use autosol now i only use peek and clothed brasso , as i use glue base polish on my machine mops so i dont need any cut .

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