Yet another Polishing post

[Dale512]

Alright guys, I wanna start polishing parts on my Cannondale, starting with the bumper.

How would I go about doing that? I have a Buffing Wheel, Dremel, sand paper, heavy-duty rubbing compound, & of course mothers, but I dont have any steel wool.

I would like an almost mirror finish. Could someone please explain in detail on what process you use.

I would also like to know if using a spray clearcoat would keep it shinning afterwards?

Thanks alot

[250rpilot]

this is what i do, other people may do it different.

1. sand part in steps- 120, 220, 500, scotch brite (red) pad

2. buff using emery (black) compound

3. then red rouge

4. then white rouge

5. then greasless jewelers rouge (blue)

6. wipe part down with yellow flannel rags or similar super soft cloth. i get the rags at walmart.


everything i have clearcoated after polishing, the clearcoat will peel off, because it has nothing to stick to. clear powder coat is the only way.

[CBW]

Originally posted by 250rpilot
clear powder coat is the only way.



and it wont really dull the shine that much,,,,,at least it didnt on these calipers and grab bar that i did.....however i did not do the polishing on these particular items just clear pc

[nick23]

**** man...how do i get my calipers to look like that

[ZRider400]

i just did my motor mounts again.:)

[Jimmy Lee]

Just take some 180 sand smooth
220 sand again
300 sand again
400 sand again
600 sand again
ultra fine buffing pad (optional)
Blue magic metal polish with ammonia!
should have a look better than the traditional polishin method
looks identical to chrome!!
http://www.f150online.com/galleries/images/74-1165-49705.jpg

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[CHAUNCY]

Originally posted by nick23
**** man...how do i get my calipers to look like that
I get my whole engine and all little parts to look like that by sending them to a pro polisher that is my dads friend.

[racerx573]

:D

[racerx573]

:p

[racerx573]

I wish my cam didnt suck...

[Sparks425Ex]

If you need any polishing done.....Contact me with a PM or on AIM.(Nacs425Ex)

I will get ya a deal.....:D

I will have pic up very soon of my work. You won't be disapponinted...

[250rfreak]

how much would it cost to get my throttle cover and side cases done??? for a honda 250r

[Sparks425Ex]

250R Freak: I pmed ya..

[Jay300ex]

Originally posted by 250rpilot
this is what i do, other people may do it different.

1. sand part in steps- 120, 220, 500, scotch brite (red) pad

2. buff using emery (black) compound

3. then red rouge

4. then white rouge

5. then greasless jewelers rouge (blue)

6. wipe part down with yellow flannel rags or similar super soft cloth. i get the rags at walmart.


everything i have clearcoated after polishing, the clearcoat will peel off, because it has nothing to stick to. clear powder coat is the only way.

What's that rouge stuff you talk about? Can all of these materials be found in a body section at any auto parts store?

Jay

[luvmyex]

Originally posted by Jay300ex
What's that rouge stuff you talk about? Can all of these materials be found in a body section at any auto parts store?

Jay
No but jewlers and rock&gem places carry it.And there eastwood on the net.

[250rpilot]

if you have a local sears hardware store, they sell packs of 4 bars for polishing. i think like 20 bucks for all four compounds.
the blue will not come with it. the blue you would have to order on the net.