bansheeryder_69 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Posted June 5, 2008 Decided to try polishing some parts myself. this is what i got my first try... I didnt polish where the covers cover part of it i think its stupid to.....just need to do some finish work and they're ready to go! Quote
Face Posted June 5, 2008 Report Posted June 5, 2008 Looks pretty good. How did you do it? I would like to try some also! Quote
bansheeryder_69 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Posted June 5, 2008 I sandblasted my clutch covers first then got a paint and varnish remover to take it down a little more, after hitting it with that attatchment i just got a polishing wheel and some mothers polish and buffed it out. took lots of time though but in the end its worth it! Quote
theshee Posted June 5, 2008 Report Posted June 5, 2008 Go over it now with tripoli compound followed by white rogue compound and they will look like mirrors. :thumbsup: Quote
bansheeryder_69 Posted June 5, 2008 Author Report Posted June 5, 2008 Where can i pick some of that tripoli and rogue white up at??? Quote
okbeast Posted June 5, 2008 Report Posted June 5, 2008 I think eastwoods.com has some, Sears has some small bars if you wanna just try it. Quote
Animalman294 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 Let us know how it turns out..................... Quote
theshee Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 just get some at lowes for something that small... Eastwoods is where I get my stuff but its pricey and comes in bigger quanities then you will need to do that cover. :thumbsup: Quote
bansheeryder_69 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Posted June 9, 2008 just get some at lowes for something that small... Eastwoods is where I get my stuff but its pricey and comes in bigger quanities then you will need to do that cover. :thumbsup: I am actually going to polish 3 more covers and some other parts so i think im going to buy it bulk off eastwoods. If anyone is interested in buying a polished clutch cover frome me, pm me and well talk. thanks. Quote
XxMeltIcexX Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 Next time you do it, sandblasting pits the cover, takes forever to get it shiny again. A simple aircraft stripper will keep the surface smooth. Just an idea. Like Kiel said tripoli then white rouge. I personally dont even do white rouge anymore, tripoli will make it very shiny, white rouge to be hasnt really been any help except on really soft metals. Quote
Guest utleybanshee Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 hey man i wanna try some polishing on my covers and stuff u think you can point me in the right direction........ Quote
bansheeryder_69 Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Posted June 10, 2008 hey man i wanna try some polishing on my covers and stuff u think you can point me in the right direction........ What parts are you planning on polishing? Get good polish like tripoli or wiked, i really like wiked it works good. Quote
KaosBanshee44 Posted June 10, 2008 Report Posted June 10, 2008 Looks good but could be better. I usually send my stuff to Kiel but he didn't want to do my cases. Once you smooth everything out to the bare alluminum then the fun begins. Take my cases for example it just takes time and alot of patience. Quote
theshee Posted June 10, 2008 Report Posted June 10, 2008 Next time you do it, sandblasting pits the cover, takes forever to get it shiny again. A simple aircraft stripper will keep the surface smooth. Just an idea. Like Kiel said tripoli then white rouge. I personally dont even do white rouge anymore, tripoli will make it very shiny, white rouge to be hasnt really been any help except on really soft metals. Use a loose buff wheel, thats why you are not getting the shine you should with the white compound... If you use a regualr sewn wheel instead of a loose wheel you wont get the shine... Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.