Re: Stainless polish
[Re: GTXKen]
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12/30/09 11:06 AM
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I use WENOL. Bought it on ebay.
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Re: Stainless polish
[Re: dodgy]
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12/30/09 04:15 PM
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I like using Mothers polish--after I wet sand the trim with super fine wet sandpaper (600,1000,1500,2000 grit) depending on condition.
On smaller pieces,I use a buffing wheel on a dremel tool.I also have a vintage Dremel shoe polisher that buffs stainless out nicely.
But mostly I work it by hand.I apply it with my bare fingers,sometimes use a toothbrush and buff with a cloth diaper before it hardens up.
Lots of work with great results.
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Re: Stainless polish
[Re: screamindriver]
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12/31/09 07:23 PM
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Not meaning to change the subject,,but what will take the clear anodizing off aluminum so you can buff it??? I read something awhile back, but don't remember what they said to use. I'm thinking oven cleaner or something similar,,but that doesn't seem to work.
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Re: Stainless polish
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12/31/09 07:40 PM
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Oven Cleaner.
Now back to the subject of stainless.
400 grit until all the scratches and pits are out. Then 600 and wet sand beyond that.
Final polish with a Dremel or drill with a buffing wheel and jewelers rouge using very little pressure or you will put in swirl marks and have to start over again.
Best is to practice on a scrap piece. For me, it is relaxation therapy.
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Re: Stainless polish
[Re: elitecustombody]
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12/31/09 09:47 PM
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if you have acess to a buffing wheel,brown tri-poli on sewn buffing wheel will make it look like new,you can pick wheel,polish stick and even buffer at your local Harbor Freight store.
I can post some pics of my polish work with mentionned items
Thanks everyone for the suggestions.
Yes I would like to see some of your work. Please post away.
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Re: Stainless polish
[Re: bigblock340power]
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01/01/10 01:28 AM
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Not meaning to change the subject,,but what will take the clear anodizing off aluminum so you can buff it??? I read something awhile back, but don't remember what they said to use. I'm thinking oven cleaner or something similar,,but that doesn't seem to work.
Easy-Off oven cleaner.
It may take a couple of applications but the lye in it WILL take off anodizing.
Don't cheap out and get an off brand and don't by the fume free junk.
It took 3-4 applications on a warm day to get all the anodizing off my '63 Dodge grille.
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