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Best way to polish metal? - Chris_90 - 31-12-2013
So looking at polishing my xud rocker cover, wanting to do xantia inlet and some parts of the bosch to if i can.
Got to work with some 200 grit wet and dry and heres the results so far after about 10mins of sanding.
![[Image: DSC_0327_zps19d1e726.jpg]](http://s552.photobucket.com/user/mazda_323f/media/DSC_0327_zps19d1e726.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSC_0326_zps5861a136.jpg]](http://s552.photobucket.com/user/mazda_323f/media/DSC_0326_zps5861a136.jpg.html)
Then went in cos got arm ache (not used to all this rubbing
) Then did some more
![[Image: DSC_0328_zps494cd161.jpg]](http://s552.photobucket.com/user/mazda_323f/media/DSC_0328_zps494cd161.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSC_0329_zpscd22c267.jpg]](http://s552.photobucket.com/user/mazda_323f/media/DSC_0329_zpscd22c267.jpg.html)
![[Image: DSC_0330_zpsae5ccd74.jpg]](http://s552.photobucket.com/user/mazda_323f/media/DSC_0330_zpsae5ccd74.jpg.html)
And that's it so far.
So whats the best way to get a good finish? any hints and tips? was wondering if i could get something that would fit in drill or grinder that would help out instead of doing it all by hand?
Comments welcome
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Niall - 31-12-2013
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/271338274818?limghlpsr=true&lpid=102&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=102&ff19=0
Bloody brilliant stuff but you will probably use a fair bit doing all of that!
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Grant - 31-12-2013
You not got a mouse sander or anything?
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 31-12-2013
finish with autosol
See all my engine building stuff
I start with a wire wheel on a drill
then 400grit wet and dry, I finished some with 800
then autosol...autosol for as long as you dare till the polishing cloth you are using doesnt get as dirty!
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Chris_90 - 31-12-2013
(31-12-2013, 03:59 PM)Niall Wrote: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/271338274818?limghlpsr=true&lpid=102&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=102&ff19=0
Bloody brilliant stuff but you will probably use a fair bit doing all of that!
Think i will get some to finish it off with, probably better getting it to a decent stage before i use expensive stuff on it.
(31-12-2013, 04:02 PM)Grant Wrote: You not got a mouse sander or anything?
Ive not but surely i can get something that will fit in drill/grinder to do same thing?
(31-12-2013, 04:04 PM)Piggy Wrote: finish with autosol
See all my engine building stuff
I start with a wire wheel on a drill
then 400grit wet and dry, I finished some with 800
then autosol...autosol for as long as you dare till the polishing cloth you are using doesnt get as dirty!
Were would i get a wire wheel from? its not gonna leave deep scratches in it is it?
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 31-12-2013
go easy with it...ebay, halfords, bNq, hardware stores, etc etc etc
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Chris_90 - 31-12-2013
Don't think I fancy my chances with it tbh, rather not risk getting deep scratches in it, don't wanna ruin the hard work that's gone in to it already lol
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 31-12-2013
Have you not seen all the stuff I polished up??
turbo, pump, brackets, the lot...all started with a wire wheel.....its like your hand doing an half hours work with the first sheet of wet n dry
One like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-100mm-Rotary-Steel-Wire-Wheel-Brush-cup-6mm-shank-rust-weld-stone-/360812082972?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item540213771c
there are twist knot ones, but they are a bit harsh
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Chris_90 - 31-12-2013
(31-12-2013, 04:49 PM)Piggy Wrote: Have you not seen all the stuff I polished up??
turbo, pump, brackets, the lot...all started with a wire wheel.....its like your hand doing an half hours work with the first sheet of wet n dry
One like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-100mm-Rotary-Steel-Wire-Wheel-Brush-cup-6mm-shank-rust-weld-stone-/360812082972?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item540213771c
there are twist knot ones, but they are a bit harsh
I remember seeing a few things will have to look though your thread when I get chance, wow that's cheap think might get one.
What about xantia manifold? Not got one yet but if I remember right the finish on them is very bumpy, so need to get it smooth to polish it out.
Edit: just looked at your thread, wow! Hope I can get that attention to detail on my engine, something tells me I won't have enough patients tho
RE: Best way to polish metal? - mikey b - 31-12-2013
I use this kit cheap but good
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Danny2009 - 31-12-2013
Oh f*ck that for a laugh fetch what ever you want polishing to mine I'll get air sander on it done in seconds then buff it up
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 31-12-2013
Yeah those rolson polishing wheels are fine for once its been polished to smooth...but not much for getting it there
RE: Best way to polish metal? - mikey b - 31-12-2013
For the start I usually use wire wool
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 31-12-2013
Wire wool would take foreeeeever
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Daniel306 - 31-12-2013
Paint it...
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Chris_90 - 31-12-2013
(31-12-2013, 08:05 PM)Daniel306 Wrote: Paint it...
But that would be easy? Carnt have an easy life would be boaring
:Lol:
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Danny2009 - 31-12-2013
Not want to use air sander then too easy
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Chris_90 - 31-12-2013
(31-12-2013, 08:50 PM)Danny2009 Wrote: Not want to use air sander then too easy
might take you up on that offer see how i get on with it, no rush with it was just seeing what i can do why i was bored in shed filtering oil as usual
RE: Best way to polish metal? - mikey b - 31-12-2013
Wire wheel on bench grinder then or on drill to start with you lazy buggers
RE: Best way to polish metal? - gretsch-drummer - 31-12-2013
You want to work your way through a selection of fine grit WnD. I've just done the 6' exhaust tip and used: 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 then 3000. Then using some 3m compound on the machine polisher: Came up like new:
During:
![[Image: 20131230_221241_zpse60df837.jpg]](http://s60.photobucket.com/user/gretsch_drummer/media/20131230_221241_zpse60df837.jpg.html)
After:
![[Image: 20131230_221954_zpsc4b27433.jpg]](http://s60.photobucket.com/user/gretsch_drummer/media/20131230_221954_zpsc4b27433.jpg.html)
(could prob do with a few more hits with the compound)
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 01-01-2014
Thats a bit overkill tbh...
Get same effect from wire wheel, 400, 1500 then autosol
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Tom - 04-01-2014
Steel or brass wire wheel?
Found a cheap deal on ebay for brass ones, but i cant remember how soft they are, dont want to just shred them lol
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-993067-Wire-Wheel-Cup-Brush-Set-6pk-6mm-Shank-/140868319442?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item20cc67f8d2
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Piggy - 04-01-2014
Would think the brass would be softer?!
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Tom - 04-01-2014
What i meant is will they do the job or will they be to soft and not scrub it up enough? Compared to steel ones.
RE: Best way to polish metal? - toughmat - 11-01-2014
to get the best finish go all the way up to 2000grit, do it all by hand ( it will hurt ) then use autsol to clean then finally use Meguiars NXT All Metal. I done this to my bike frame and also my swingarm on my bike and it looked amazing
![[Image: bikepics-499040-full.jpg]](http://p1.bikepics.com/2006/01/10/bikepics-499040-full.jpg)
![[Image: bikepics-499044-full.jpg]](http://p1.bikepics.com/2006/01/10/bikepics-499044-full.jpg)
![[Image: bikepics-499047-full.jpg]](http://p1.bikepics.com/2006/01/10/bikepics-499047-full.jpg)
RE: Best way to polish metal? - laurence_13 - 11-01-2014
(11-01-2014, 10:07 AM)toughmat Wrote: to get the best finish go all the way up to 2000grit, do it all by hand ( it will hurt ) then use autsol to clean then finally use Meguiars NXT All Metal. I done this to my bike frame and also my swingarm on my bike and it looked amazing
NC30? Polished swing arm looks smart, bet that took ages!
RE: Best way to polish metal? - toughmat - 12-01-2014
(11-01-2014, 02:23 PM)laurence_13 Wrote:(11-01-2014, 10:07 AM)toughmat Wrote: to get the best finish go all the way up to 2000grit, do it all by hand ( it will hurt ) then use autsol to clean then finally use Meguiars NXT All Metal. I done this to my bike frame and also my swingarm on my bike and it looked amazing
NC30? Polished swing arm looks smart, bet that took ages!
NC35
Yeah took me a couple of days being everything was done by hand
RE: Best way to polish metal? - Jesskendall123 - 12-01-2014
Paint it
