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Jazzchimp

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Polishing
« on: July 23, 2006, 10:25 AM »
Can someone explain how to get the best out of polishing... what brushes do you use etc.

I can never seem to get the fine scratches out  :-\
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2006, 10:44 AM »
go to www.thepolishingshop they will do everything you need to get a mirror finish
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2006, 12:47 PM »
Quote from: Jazzchimp on July 23, 2006, 10:25 AM
I can never seem to get the fine scratches out  :-\

Use fine wet'n'dry in soapy water . . . I use 1000 and 2000 grade to get silky smooth results before polishing

Patience is a virtue . . . spend more time preparing with fine wet'n'dry to achieve better results in the polishing stages

Hope this helps

Steve  :daumenhoch:
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Jazzchimp

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Re: Polishing
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2006, 02:43 PM »
all that by hand?
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2006, 02:45 PM »
get on the hand pump jazz :LolLolLolLol:
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2006, 03:31 PM »
Quote from: Jazzchimp on July 23, 2006, 02:43 PM
all that by hand?

Yep, afraid so . . . start preparing with 600 or 800 wet'n'dry (in soapy water) finishing off with a sheet of 1000 or 2000

Here's a stem I did some time ago . . .

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Steve  :daumenhoch:
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ronnie360

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Re: Polishing
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2006, 05:04 PM »
that is a nice stem looks better silver than in white how long did it take to get that finish  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2006, 05:28 PM »
i do all my polishing by hand (oo er missus)

then final buff on the pillar drill with a polishing mop in it.







never rush the prep work if you want a good job...work your way thru the grits on wet and dry and the soapy water is a good tip....

good luck

Dave
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2006, 05:46 PM »
Quote from: ronnie360 on July 23, 2006, 05:04 PM
that is a nice stem looks better silver than in white how long did it take to get that finish  :daumenhoch:

Not long really . . . that stem had been painted with spray paint which came off real easy with Nitromors


I do all my polishing by hand too and in most cases I don't use a mop . . . just good old Autosol on a soft cloth

Here's a Pro Neck I've not long finished too . . .

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Steve  :daumenhoch:
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ronnie360

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Re: Polishing
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2006, 05:49 PM »
that pro neck looks the nuts well polished is that on a performer  :daumenhoch:
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2006, 05:52 PM »
Quote from: ronnie360 on July 23, 2006, 05:49 PM
that pro neck looks the nuts well polished is that on a performer   :daumenhoch:

Quadangle  ;)
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #11 on: July 23, 2006, 06:24 PM »
steve, is it just me or do you find it strangley theraputic polishing tuff necks....lol

Dave
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #12 on: July 23, 2006, 07:06 PM »
Quote from: Rom Bloke on July 23, 2006, 06:24 PM
steve, is it just me or do you find it strangley theraputic polishing tuff necks....lol

Now you mention it Dave . . . I do find it theraputic . . . it keeps me quiet for a few hours as well  :-X

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Steve  :daumenhoch:
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gmac

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Re: Polishing
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2006, 10:17 PM »
If you need a bit more therapy Steve, I've got a few here that could use your treatment  ;)
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slowpoke24

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Re: Polishing
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2006, 10:34 PM »
very very nice!!
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Re: Polishing
« Reply #15 on: July 24, 2006, 05:17 PM »
Quote from: gmac on July 23, 2006, 10:17 PM
If you need a bit more therapy Steve, I've got a few here that could use your treatment   ;)

Shoot me some pics Guy . . . I should be able to help out if you're happy to pay the shipping costs

LMK

Steve  ;)
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