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02-18-2007, 07:13 PM
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Metal polishing experts com inside! Ok can someone help me out? Ive went on the east wood website and didnt reall understand it.. I have a dremel and some polishing tips.. and some metal polish. Can some one give me a step by step on how to make it shine? I tried it looks like ****..
02-19-2007, 12:19 AM
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using a dremel to shine metal with out sanding is hit or miss, depends what you are trying to shine. I suggest, sand by hand with 220grit, then 400 and then 600 or higher grit paper. AFTER that, then you can probably use the dremel to polish. And don't EVER use the dremel to sand, it will look like *** to the 10th degree.
02-19-2007, 11:34 AM
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The dremel isn't going to cut it, get a air grinder or bench grinder with polishing bits. Eastwood also has a discussion forum thats a lot of help. I've found the best way is to sand it, then polish it, they do make compounds that eliminate sanding but they really don't work as well or fast.
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02-19-2007, 12:59 PM
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Well, if you really insist on doing it with a Dremel then go for it.
MAF ends aren't that big so maybe it won't take you too long.Everyone telling you not use a Dremel isn't being a dick, it's much faster using other methods.
Just an FYI, picking up the $10-15 polishing kit from Sears and even using a shitty battery powered drill works wonders when it comes to polishing.
Like ZetaVienteOcho said, go up to 600 grit by hand. The more time you spend sanding by hand and prepping the area for the compounds the better the result. Once you hit the 600 grit by hand you can move on, but I go up to 1000 grit. Now set up your buffing wheel on your Dremel and go to town with the compound. I clean off the area with electric parts cleaner and rag periodically to check my progress. Something that size would take me no more than 20-25 mins using a drill with two compounds.
Elaborate on what tips/buffs and compounds you have then we can help you out a little more.
MAF ends aren't that big so maybe it won't take you too long.Everyone telling you not use a Dremel isn't being a dick, it's much faster using other methods.
Just an FYI, picking up the $10-15 polishing kit from Sears and even using a shitty battery powered drill works wonders when it comes to polishing.
Like ZetaVienteOcho said, go up to 600 grit by hand. The more time you spend sanding by hand and prepping the area for the compounds the better the result. Once you hit the 600 grit by hand you can move on, but I go up to 1000 grit. Now set up your buffing wheel on your Dremel and go to town with the compound. I clean off the area with electric parts cleaner and rag periodically to check my progress. Something that size would take me no more than 20-25 mins using a drill with two compounds.
Elaborate on what tips/buffs and compounds you have then we can help you out a little more.
02-19-2007, 01:37 PM
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Thats some good info.. I have some cotton tips on my dremel little wheels, And the polish is some stuff that i think sucks! its Eagle one NANO-Polish Not liking it. Probablly the wrong stuff. What kind of compounds should i be using that i can buy from say kragens or like you said sears.. I dont want to have to order anything online and wait. And i know they are not being dicks about the dremel im just saying its all i have and dont really wanna buy something else..
02-19-2007, 04:58 PM
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not sure what the NANO stuff is, but you need "rouge" metal polish. it comes in a bar, and looks like hardened clay. it works wonders and I also use the little wheels on my dremel. it does work good, but just not the best for speed. you def. need to sand those parts first with some I start out with 150grit on the rough stuff, like the casting flash around the perimeter of the MAF ends. then start stepping down to finer and finer grits. this sounds like a pain in the ***, but really its a time saver. and the finished product will be much smoother. and I also say DONT use the sand paper bits in the dremel. all youll end up doin is digging chanels all over the place that will creat alot more work in the end.
oh yeah, and when you find somewhere that sells the rouge product, use the white rouge. it will create the brightest shine, and work relativly quickly. it is very dusty so use a dust mask while doin this. when its fully polished wash it in warm soapy water to remove all the buildup leftover.
oh yeah, and when you find somewhere that sells the rouge product, use the white rouge. it will create the brightest shine, and work relativly quickly. it is very dusty so use a dust mask while doin this. when its fully polished wash it in warm soapy water to remove all the buildup leftover.
02-19-2007, 06:04 PM
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No rouge, But i found mothers metal polish i got that.. So i wet sand with 15o-600 clean it up put on the polish then rub off? When do i use the wheel on the dremel? Ive never done any kind of this polishing like this before.
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I don't have any experince with the nanopolish either.
I stick to the bars, like Irocss85 said.
The kit I suggested before has 3-4 different bars (and might even come with buffs) and will have the ones you need.
I stick to the bars, like Irocss85 said.
The kit I suggested before has 3-4 different bars (and might even come with buffs) and will have the ones you need.
02-19-2007, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 01ls1lover
How exactly do i use the buffs?? Im so lost...
Once you have some compound on the buff slowly, on a 15* angle to the surface place the buff with some light pressure.
Keep a good habit of constanly moving, staying in one spot can lead to some complications.
Read these two articles:
http://www.autocareforum.com/metalpolishing.html
http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...8&iSubCat=1445
The first artlcle is a very simple explanation.
The second one has a lot to it but read it all, it has many, good points.
It will take you a few attempts to get the results you want.
There is more to polishing than people think.
02-20-2007, 12:14 AM
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you NEED to sand them down, wet sand with 1500 or 2000 grit then use TRIPOLI compound on them with the buffer wheels. put the dremel on high and put it into the compound until it get's on the wheel and start dremeling it onto the polishing area. Keep doing it for a while then whip it off with paper towels or a rag. that's what i do and it looks AWESOME
02-20-2007, 12:53 AM
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You can get the rouge at Sears. Its cheap too. It works best once everything is sanded down to 1500 grit and then polish with the dremel cotton bits and rouge. Just make sure you go slow on the compound and fast on the item and use slow strokes with plenty of compound or you will smell burnt cotton. lol
02-20-2007, 11:16 AM
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Okay, if you don't have access to any buffing wheels or other big stuff, you can do it by hand, just takes longer. I live in an apartment so I am forced to do everything by hand. I do have a dremel, but I only use the sanding wheel attachments to get rid of any cast on the material. Then I sand by hand. I start with 60, then 120, 220, 320, 600 wet, 800 wet, 1000 wet, 1500 wet. After each grit I change the sanding direction so you go perpendicular to the previous grit. This allows you to see all of the grooves left by the previous grit so you can remove them before you go on. After 1500 wet, I breakout the Mother's Billet polish and put it on a microfiber towel and rub that stuff in for a while. Then wipe away with a clean microfiber towel and there should be a nice shine. I spend a few hours a day polishing by hand. I am working on a big project right now and should be done in a few weeks. I'll be sure to post up some pictures when I am done.
Good luck.
Good luck.