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ROX

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Polishing powder coat.
« on: July 14, 2008, 09:44 AM »
So I've had my Firebird white powder coated, and while it looks pretty awesome, would anyone recommend polishing it with a fine lapping paste or T-Cut to make it look even better... or should I just leave it?

Cheers in advance!  :daumenhoch:

motomagII

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Re: Polishing powder coat.
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2008, 10:05 AM »
id have thought leave it .if it gets bit dusty etc clean it with bit lighter fluid brings grease etc off really well .(thanks for the tip on that del  :daumenhoch:)

scowey

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Re: Polishing powder coat.
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2008, 10:14 AM »
id have thought leave it .if it gets bit dusty etc clean it with bit lighter fluid brings grease etc off really well .(thanks for the tip on that del  :daumenhoch:)

Just dont leave it next to the fire to dry off  :P

dannywhiteley

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Re: Polishing powder coat.
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2008, 01:21 PM »
When I first uppacked my Rebel I had just received back from SBD, I knocked it over and it hit a metal chair.  I almost cried as I noticed a mark on the top tube.  I wiped it, rubbed it but still it wouldnt shift. 

I then decided to get the autosol abrasive polish out and very lightly polished out the mark.  It completely disappeared, couldnt believe my eyes.

One of the benefits of powder I suppose, being so durable.

But it did also leave a nice shine on the frame afterwards.  Just be carefull not to rub too hard.

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Re: Polishing powder coat.
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2008, 01:59 PM »
ive used 1200 wet and dry b4 to get the powder nice and shiny er lol
then just t cut it to bring the shine back

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Re: Polishing powder coat.
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2008, 07:23 PM »
ive applied 2 pack laquar to mine,over the top of powder, to make it look like glass... ;)
R.I.P  O.M. Far short of the finish line...

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Re: Polishing powder coat.
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2008, 08:36 PM »
like lazy says t cut is fine but dont use it on a matt finish :daumenhoch:
For powder coating drop me a pm

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