Author Topic: Polishing parts (Read 12773 times)

05450r · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2013, 11:08:46 AM »

Rupp I have used that style in the past,it does work great. Most of mine just needed a "clean-up" polish. Except for these stupid radiator shrouds.

937ampd · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2013, 12:16:40 PM »

Those rouge bars that rupp put up work the best, basically a step process polishing finer with every grade. Helps to heat the part up in the oven around 180° first. Pumashine showed me the light as far as polishing parts, he's the man! Polishing is definitely an addiction.

05450r · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2013, 12:31:59 PM »

Addiction is right(lol)! Excellent tips guys,thank you! I think the bars would be the best bet on these stainless shrouds,that and some stickers,if they weren't in great shape I would just can them and get new ones. Same with these nerf bars,many battle wounds on these old dogs!

Pumashine · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2013, 04:14:59 PM »

Quote from: silverlake250r;2815

The guy that makes the "R" engraved case savers lives by me, he has this small shed out back with 3 buffing wheels in it, and he calls it the "Obama Shed". You can guess why. haha

Thats funny but thats not what we called it before he got elected.

Pumashine · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2013, 04:18:58 PM »

Quote from: 05450r;2852

I think the bars would be the best bet on these stainless shrouds,

Do you have pics of the shrouds?

05450r · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2013, 04:41:34 PM »

I will get some tonite. Im assuming they are stainless,they have a "grain" to them. I believe they are CT.

Wes350x · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:18:04 PM »

I inherited some side covers that haven't gotten polished in a long time and are pretty rough looking. Need a new polish bad... Any recommendations on where to start?

atv fan 28 · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:25:30 PM »

Im too lazy to polish and just pay someone else to do it...

courtesy of traxman!!!

Wes350x · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:38:38 PM »

Quote from: atv fan 28;3024

Im too lazy to polish and just pay someone else to do it... courtesy

That's what I'm kinda leaning towards... I wish someone was local that does it.

atv fan 28 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:44:15 PM »

Quote from: Wes350x;3028

That's what I'm kinda leaning towards... I wish someone was local that does it.

There is a guy over there close to you i think that does polishing.. His name is Magee or something like that... Ben knows who it is..

05450r · « **Reply #25 on:** July 11, 2013, 10:46:39 PM »

Show off!!!..haha,looks great though!!.. Heres the shrouds Puma,I couldnt get a good pic of the "directional grain" in it,if you need different pics let me know. Im assuming these were not to polished from the start.

tretimit16 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 11, 2013, 11:00:54 PM »

Some of you pros should share ur tricks for the perfect shine

ive always done my own polishing but I know there's a lot the could be improved on. Just not sure which route to go

Tainted250r · « **Reply #27 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:35:49 PM »

Quote from: Rupp250;2814

I would pick up something like this if I was using a bench top polisher. Instead of mothers. I use mothers for maintenance polishing.

http://www.eastwood.com/five-compound-tube-set.html

I worked for a company here in Oregon that made these types of polishes, the stuff does wonders when polishing metal! You would be surprised how easy it is to make yourself. The only tools needed is a crackpot and something to mix the material.

Rupp250 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 13, 2013, 05:43:00 PM »

I have a set of shrouds just like those 05450r, I polished them on a benchtop wheel. Took all the grain out.

05450r · « **Reply #29 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:11:42 PM »

Perfect! I will have to get some of the stick compound to cut that grain down. Im using a bench top too,with a firm pad and a softer pad.