Just Bought My 1st Tube of AutoSol in 25 years

[sweetbeats]

 
Going to polish everything in sight 
Anyone recommend a simple home resto kit for alloy and chrome parts or any other decent metal polish?
Used to be a bit of a Duraglit abuser as a kid 

[Jaymz]

I'm just getting back into all this and i'm halfway through a resto on an SR stem and my one tip for alloy is lots and lots of different grades of wet and dry and a nice flat surface and patience, lots of patience, couple of cans of stella help the process go smoothly!

[sweetbeats]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 
Going to start on simple stuff like stripping brakes and buffing them up-be cool to see parts get a new lease of life instead of laying around in a pile of junk.

[mark 2]

Polishing is yesterdays news, rattle cans are where it's at

[snav69]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 

   
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did    
Hopefully it comes back Square   and not looking like a DK Mini    

 

[sweetbeats]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 

   
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did    
Hopefully it comes back Square   and not looking like a DK Mini    

 

[brass monkey!]

Polishing is yesterdays news, rattle cans are where it's at

...and TIPPEX   

[ozone]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 

   
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did    
Hopefully it comes back Square   and not looking like a DK Mini    

 

Is there a Machine Mart near you?  These drill mounted kits are sweet.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/2178-hobby-polishing-set

The website is saying 'discontinued' but I saw them in my local branch quite recently so I don't know what's up with that.  Not bad for a smidge over a tenner and no need to send anymore gear to the soap-bar king. 

Neil was right about one thing though.  Peek is better than Autosol.  A bit late seeing as you've bought some. 

[sweetbeats]

Artex for that Gnarly Street Rider Look  

[sweetbeats]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 

   
I guess you didn't see the Hutch stem he did    
Hopefully it comes back Square   and not looking like a DK Mini    

 

Is there a Machine Mart near you?  These drill mounted kits are sweet.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/2178-hobby-polishing-set

The website is saying 'discontinued' but I saw them in my local branch quite recently so I don't know what's up with that.  Not bad for a smidge over a tenner and no need to send anymore gear to the soap-bar king. 

Neil was right about one thing though.  Peek is better than Autosol.  A bit late seeing as you've bought some. 

Cool will try Both of them 

[HEYWOOD BMX]

  Autosol is pretty good though,my teeth have never been whiter...

[sweetbeats]

Autosol is pretty good though,my teeth have never been whiter...

Does it work on rockets 

[brettypeeps]

Does it work on rockets 

I always polish my rocket 

[sweetbeats]

Does it work on rockets 

I always polish my rocket 

 
 

[Rodgy1970]

The white one off the bay this morning I was interested in it   

Nice pick up if it is   

 

The seller said it was bought painted so it only needs hit with stripper then a very very light polish and it will be like a new one with the machined finish if it's done right.   

[sweetbeats]

The white one off the bay this morning I was interested in it   

Nice pick up if it is   

 

The seller said it was bought painted so it only needs hit with stripper then a very very light polish and it will be like a new one with the machined finish if it's done right.   

Looks a minter under it's white coat....should polish up pretty easy.
If I strip the paint will it polish by hand.....with......wait for it................AUTOSOL?

[stidds]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 

Although that is exactly what you will get returned, one Pro Neck minus the stamp.

[sweetbeats]

Got a white pro neck stem but that is heading up north to N2Cus for a spring clean-not going to risk polishing the stamp off 

Although that is exactly what you will get returned, one Pro Neck minus the stamp.

 

[Rodgy1970]

The white one off the bay this morning I was interested in it   
Nice pick up if it is   
 
The seller said it was bought painted so it only needs hit with stripper then a very very light polish and it will be like a new one with the machined finish if it's done right.   

Looks a minter under it's white coat....should polish up pretty easy.
If I strip the paint will it polish by hand.....with......wait for it................AUTOSOL?

I reckoned so, if you want to keep the machined finish defo do it by hand lightly using autosol or maybe even brasso as it's not as abrasive.

[aerostylie]

Think autosol is a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it....not that I go putting autosol on me toast.

It's good stuff but I get a reaction from it and makes me feel sick

As an alternative I use astonish which is an oven type cleaner (found it in the mrs drawers lol!!.......the ones in the kitchen).

[sweetbeats]

Want it like mirror finish it's the same stem as this but with it's white powder coat.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230502497038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

[Rodgy1970]

Want it like mirror finish it's the same stem as this but with it's white powder coat.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230502497038&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

nooooooo   

 

you need the proper kit to do a mirror finish

[sweetbeats]

That is why Neil is doing it 
Want it proper mirror blinged 

[snav69]

That is why Neil is doing it 
Want it proper mirror blinged 

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/dia-compe-tech-3-levers-old-school-bmx-retro-1980-/330448130953?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4cf03e5389

 

 

[sweetbeats]

 
 
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