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Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 06, 2013, 12:22:45 PM: Started polishing some parts,this is about half of them. Still needs one more pass with the buffer and a final hand polish. Still have alot of parts left to do,but I will put it all in a build thread when I get my coated parts back from the powder coaters.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/04450r/photo_zps83fcbc06.jpg)
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: FerrinMotorsports on July 06, 2013, 01:36:57 PM: looks good.....I should have never bought a buffer wheel....I used to be able to just bolt up parts but not any more!...LOL...Every time I look at something now I end up polishing it......LOL...It's an addiction!...LOL
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 06, 2013, 01:58:02 PM: Ferrin you are exactly right,its the same way with me!! Hey btw,let me know when you get your ebay parts in from me,make sure everything is ok!
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: FerrinMotorsports on July 06, 2013, 03:24:44 PM: I'm sure there won't be any problems....especially since we got a new mail carrier...The other one used to mark delivered, and then she would drive around with them in her car for a few days, and then deliver them....
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 06, 2013, 04:38:17 PM: I hate that,not to mention usps tracking is iffy at best.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: tretimit16 on July 06, 2013, 07:18:29 PM: Looks good man what are you using for polishing?
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 06, 2013, 07:25:24 PM: I use a firm and soft buffing wheels on a bench grinder along with a soft pad on a small right angle air die grinder. I use Mothers and Blue Magic metal polish
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Post by: TatTooL23 on July 10, 2013, 11:56:23 PM: i hate that they tarnish up after a bit though. constant maintenance. have someone powdercoat them clear after then it stays nicely
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 11, 2013, 12:23:15 AM: My pc guy is getting enough of my money..lol
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: TatTooL23 on July 11, 2013, 10:18:13 AM: yeah, lol. what is he charging for a frame?
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Post by: Rupp250 on July 11, 2013, 10:21:26 AM: Polish does look good, but I'm thinking of redoing my whole bike in a non flashy finish.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 11, 2013, 10:43:29 AM: Rupp Im sure thats how I will feel when its done..lol TatTool Im looking at just over $500 for frame,subframe,lower arms,swing arm and wheels. That includes blasting,cleaning and all will be done in base coat clear coat,two colors used.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Rupp250 on July 11, 2013, 10:54:22 AM: 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
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: silverlake250r on July 11, 2013, 10:56:03 AM: 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
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 11, 2013, 10:59:24 AM: Thats for sure Dan,I wear a simple dust mask to keep the small buffer fibers out of my face. I just couldnt stand to look at all that dull aluminum. As a plus,those Baldwin hubs polished up nicely!
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r 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.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 937ampd 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.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r 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!
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Pumashine 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.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Pumashine 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?
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r 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.
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Post by: Wes350x 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?
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Post by: atv fan 28 on July 11, 2013, 10:25:30 PM: Im too lazy to polish and just pay someone else to do it... :) courtesy of traxman!!!

(http://i43.tinypic.com/344eemo.jpg)

(http://i44.tinypic.com/9h8m09.jpg)

(http://i48.tinypic.com/21d1nvq.jpg)
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Wes350x 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.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: atv fan 28 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..
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r 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.
(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/04450r/photo2_zps9f7f6c1b.jpg)(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/04450r/photo1_zps3f961291.jpg)
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: tretimit16 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
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Tainted250r 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.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Rupp250 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.
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Post by: 05450r 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.
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Post by: rsss396 on July 13, 2013, 06:17:29 PM: Quote from: Tainted250r;3540
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.

If you dont mind post up a "how to" I am sure allot of us would give it a try
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: DOUGLAS on July 14, 2013, 07:38:51 AM: its a dirty job. to much for me. i don't have the time so i send mine out and let somebody else do it
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on July 21, 2013, 08:02:40 PM: Found some stick type polish today,supposed to be for stainless. Full report tomorrow.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on September 28, 2013, 07:30:05 PM: (http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/04450r/20130926_194157_resized_zpsa77800f6.jpg)

(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz242/04450r/20130918_193430_resized_zpsc6e9183f.jpg)

Im by no means a Pumashine,just a quick garage polish job!
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: broken1 on September 28, 2013, 08:59:02 PM: Nice job, the parts look good. Now the trick is keeping them that way:smile-new:
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on September 28, 2013, 09:04:03 PM: Thank you,but for as much as I actually get to ride it shouldnt be a problem keeping it clean..lol
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: udontknowme on September 28, 2013, 10:11:53 PM: kickstarter, gearshifter and parts like that can easily be done with a polishing wheel on a bench grinder in less than 30min. cases and cylinders are far more involved. oem cylinder especially because theyre very pourous and all the small pinholes have to be removed. homedepot has or used to have good stick polishing compounds in various grittyness. cant remember exact brand name but its in a blue tube. did a complete bike about 8yrs ago. forks, swinger, swinger linkage, complete engine, carb, shock. every piece of alloy was polished. first and last time ill do a project like that :miserable:. still got the engine but sold off the chassis. not into the polished bling anymore but if i was i would definatly send it out to someone else next time
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Post by: rsss396 on September 28, 2013, 10:38:03 PM: Luv shiny parts :)
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Post by: Hawaiiysr on September 29, 2013, 02:01:48 AM: If you sand out the grain you will have a smoother surface and brighter shine. Polishing is easy. Its getting the part smooth that's the hard part
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Hawaiiysr on September 29, 2013, 02:22:50 AM: (http://thumbnails52.imagebam.com/17527/c4f83b175261048.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/c4f83b175261048)
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Pumashine on September 29, 2013, 05:53:35 PM: Quote from: danhung11;3046
The trick is send it to a professional. Ever try working on something with cheap tools? It's the same thing.

Tony - do you mind posting a picture of one of your industrial polish wheels? Them things will tear a finger off if you ain't careful. LOL!

No problem Dan

15 HP polishing lathe I built
(http://i40.tinypic.com/zwfh3k.jpg)

Variable speed 15 HP

(http://i43.tinypic.com/2le1o4j.jpg)

Belt sander for doing the edges and flat area's
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2nl7epx.jpg)

Yesterdays work
(http://i39.tinypic.com/23t2gkk.jpg)
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: 05450r on September 29, 2013, 06:03:53 PM: Now that how you get **** done!!! In comparison to my setup,Puma has a lifted Chevy Duramax diesel on 44's,and I have a Pinto rolling on 14" white walls!!..lol... Thanks for showing us the real tools Puma!
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: Hawaiiysr on October 02, 2013, 11:17:49 PM: 15hp?!
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Post by: Pumashine on October 03, 2013, 12:11:35 AM: Quote from: Hawaiiysr;13728
15hp?!
Yes, they are both 15 horsepower. Can destroy any part in less than a second. There are usually rubber mats to keep parts from being destroyed placed down beneath the wheels. The mats get picked up for clean up.
Title: Polishing parts
Post by: F-Red on October 03, 2013, 06:35:59 AM: I hate to polish.:grumpy: Tony, you are one of a kind! Dedicated to make shiny! That's a labor of LOVE, my brother. :encouragement:
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Post by: Dezsled on October 03, 2013, 01:23:11 PM: Wow that's some serious polishing equipment

Man polishing my stuff is a dream I gots
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Post by: rk88r on October 03, 2013, 05:22:31 PM: 15 hp electric motor!! The lights dim here in when you switch them on.