Author Topic: Brushed Effect - Can't find thread (Read 666 times)

Paulo · « **on:** August 31, 2008, 09:53 AM »

I'm looking for a thread from a couple of months back. Can anyone help?

There's a member on here who produces some awesome polished tuff necks. I remember a couple of months back he come up with a restored brushed effect stem. In the subsequent responses, he told us how he did it. I'm looking to 'buff my stem up'

but can't find the thread.

Does anyone know who the member is or find the original thread, or knows how to get the brushed effect?

phantom photon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2008, 12:17 PM »

That would be Steve P

See here Paul: http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=64098.0

Paulo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2008, 02:10 PM »

Nice one PP. Thanks. Well tempted to give it a shot.

Steve P · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2008, 09:17 PM »

I've recently done another stem with the same brushed effect

BEFORE

AFTER

Paulo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2008, 09:12 AM »

That looks fab Steve. That's a great finish. What's the technique with the stone. Is it a block stone or a wheel? Any advice welcome.

Steve P · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2008, 05:43 PM »

I use a good quality cherry oil stone which I bought years and years ago ... man, I'm getting old

It's a decent size block measuring 8" x 2" x 1" which is good for restoring these stems 'n' stuff

Like most stones available this one has two grades ... coarse and fine

TIPS

Place the oil stone on a good flat surface or secure it in a vice or workbench ... work the item you're restoring back and forth on the stone making sure you keep it flat at all times. Keep the stone well lubed at all times too

I prefer to remove any anodising before using the stone ... all chrome will have to be properly stripped before hand too

Steve