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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Jazzchimp on July 23, 2006, 10:25 AM

Title: Polishing
Post by: Jazzchimp 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 :-\
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: sawzall on July 23, 2006, 10:44 AM: go to www.thepolishingshop they will do everything you need to get a mirror finish
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Steve P 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:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Jazzchimp on July 23, 2006, 02:43 PM: all that by hand?
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: danny silverstreak on July 23, 2006, 02:45 PM: get on the hand pump jazz :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Steve P 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 . . .

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/Before1.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Stems/TufNeck.jpg)

Cheers

Steve :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: 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:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Rombloke 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.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0058.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/DSCF0002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/veryshiny.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/polishhub.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v255/rombloke/57694758.jpg)

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
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Steve P 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 . . .

BEFORE

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Quadangle/ProNeckII.jpg)

AFTER

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a217/steve167690/Quadangle/ProNeckIIpolished.jpg)

Cheers

Steve :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: ronnie360 on July 23, 2006, 05:49 PM: that pro neck looks the nuts well polished is that on a performer :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Steve P 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 ;)
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Rombloke on July 23, 2006, 06:24 PM: steve, is it just me or do you find it strangley theraputic polishing tuff necks....lol

Dave
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Steve P 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

Cheers

Steve :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: 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 ;)
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: slowpoke24 on July 23, 2006, 10:34 PM: very very nice!!
Title: Re: Polishing
Post by: Steve P 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 ;)