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polishing tools?

22 Jan 2007 20:14
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hey there, just wondering if anyone out there uses any kinda rotary buffers or anything special when it comes to shinning up ther aluminum or even the chrome on there engine or any where else on there bike?. like for instance how do you clean in between the fins on the engine?. toothbrushes?. anything out there besides just rubbing it and polishing it with a rag. thanks

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22 Jan 2007 20:31
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22 Jan 2007 21:47
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You want to use "Scotch-Brite" on and between the fins...works great!
If they're really gunked up,try using a fine BRASS wire-wheel on a drill to get the bulk off,and THEN use the Scotch-Brite.
There are so many other ways that people have tried...that's just a couple.B)

Do a search on "Polishing"...lots of info,Bud.
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22 Jan 2007 21:50
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I have heard of gun cleaning rods being used....to get between the fins.
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22 Jan 2007 21:53
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ok, somewhere i believe i read that on the forks i can use steel wool?, would sos pads work also?. i think there made with steel wool right?

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22 Jan 2007 22:08
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There are various grits of steel wool,and You don't want to use anything too abrasive.
I think You're referring to a post about prepping for polishing forks... Polishing Forks

Or was it this post...


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22 Jan 2007 22:31
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hey thanks. i did a search on this site for "polishing" and i found alot of great info thanks Sandy. i see that it takes alot of time, but damn i have a few more months before i can ride anyhow, i have some extra time:P..thanks again .......later

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22 Jan 2007 23:47
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paint stirring sticks wrapped with emery cloth,files just depends on how carried away you want to get

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23 Jan 2007 20:36
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wow. im amazed. i got a wooden stir stick for paint, some steel wool, some sos pads, and mothers aluminum polish. i cant believe what a differnce i mad in just a few hours. thanks alot guys, the more i shine the parts up the more i want to polish. later

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23 Jan 2007 22:25
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fdmc_99 wrote:
wow. im amazed. i got a wooden stir stick for paint, some steel wool, some sos pads, and mothers aluminum polish. i cant believe what a differnce i mad in just a few hours. thanks alot guys, the more i shine the parts up the more i want to polish. later

It all starts with the steel wool...and next,it's therapy!!:woohoo:
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23 Jan 2007 23:20
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Fun with steel wool..take a single strand and figure eight it around the most likely to be used electrical appliance's cord end prongs..like the toaster. Plug it in POW FLASH. Firehouse fun. There is a whole list of things we used to do to the FNGs. :evil:
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24 Jan 2007 04:08
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7" grinder with a polishing wheel clamped in a vise and vatious grades of polishing compound is the easiest way to get a mirror shine. But you are going to be black when you get done, and do it outside cause it's going to make an awful mess :D

Start with black (emery) and work your way up to white, using a different wheel for each compound, then finish with nevrdull.

No sanding or steel wool needed when doing it this way.
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