yamahammer_409 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Posted January 26, 2006 Another good trick. Works for me anyway. Steel Wool available at Walmart, in the paint section. Normally beside the paint remover. I use the steelwool and mothers. I dip the wool in the polishing compound(after sanding is done) Then use that wonderful elbow grease. Scrub it good (till it turns black) then wipe away. Works for me and who knows someone else might find it useful. $.02 Quote
phxrider Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 Have you tried this on Aluminum wheels? What grade of steel wool do you use? The sand eats up the inner part of the wheels and just using mother's polish doesn't bring it back to life. My handle bars have water stains I can't get rid of either. Quote
yamahammer_409 Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Posted January 27, 2006 Have you tried this on Aluminum wheels? What grade of steel wool do you use? The sand eats up the inner part of the wheels and just using mother's polish doesn't bring it back to life. My handle bars have water stains I can't get rid of either. 465214[/snapback] I use 0000 I think.....its the finest walmart carries. You can also use sand paper in moderation. 600 or higher grit very lightly, or it will leave scratches. You can also use the mothers with sand paper. But like I said before use 600-1200 or so. Leaves a mirror like finish when done right. If I get a chance this weekend I will take some pics of the steps and post another how to. It works good for me and I dont have to pay a polisher to do it. Thanks Ryan J Quote
1.6i Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 will this method work good for removing blueing from the head end of the pipes without scratching? Quote
RNBRAD Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 will this method work good for removing blueing from the head end of the pipes without scratching? 465266[/snapback] Yea works decent. The best way to polish the things you guys are talking about and cheapest way. Get a cheap bench grinder like a back-n-decker for 30 dollars. Remove all the guards and stone wheels. Replace them with around an 8" wheel, just put it on one side. Buy some aluminum rouge at Lowe's or Home Depot and get to polishing. You can pick up the grinder and hold it to polish the rims. I would recommend drill, but speed is everything and drills won't cut it for a true shine. Quote
yamahammer_409 Posted January 30, 2006 Author Report Posted January 30, 2006 Sorry guys I didnt get to do the how to thingy.....I have mine stripped and in the process of painting the frame and such. I will get it soon though. I promise. Thanks Ryan J Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted February 2, 2006 Report Posted February 2, 2006 I've never had the nerve to try 0000# steel wool on my wheels, but I suppose it could work. I prefer using 3M Rubbing Compound as an initial polish, then finish up with a finer polish. I'll use either Mother's Aluminum or Xtreme Metal Polish. The Xtreme is basically cotton treated with the polish. For a finish I use Maas Polish. It's super fine (think smooth toothpaste). I tried one of those Mother's Powerballs with a 1/2" electric drill motor. Chip Foose is a liar, I think it sucks. I spent 45 minutes one time with the crappy ball, and had to go back through all the hand steps anyway. Unless you've got a polishing stand with all the right buffs, I don't think you can beat the shine of a hand polish (but time consuming). Quote
Hulio-mv Posted February 2, 2006 Report Posted February 2, 2006 I dont polish much on my shee but when I do I use a air powered cutoff tool with cotton wheels on it Quote
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