Polished My Stainless Battery Cover – TOO MUCH WORK! No 56k
08-05-2007, 04:00 PM
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Polished My Stainless Battery Cover – TOO MUCH WORK! No 56k Ordered a bunch of covers from Specialized Stainless during the 4th of July special. 
Figured I would polish them myself to save some money since I have a bunch of sandpaper, polishing/buffing compounds, wheels, etc. Also, it is rewarding to do some things yourself. 
Got around to beginning the polishing yesterday. I actually realized I made a bad decision a couple weeks ago when I touched up some stainless steel exhaust tips. Stainless is a PITA to polish because of its hardness. However, I just finished the battery cover. That was sort of a “learning” piece.
Final stage is white rouge w/ loose section wheel.
Like I mentioned, I had already determined that I made a mistake by ordering the pieces brushed with the intention of polishing them myself. The time and effort is not worth it.
My advice to all the “non-professionals” out there considering a stainless polishing project, leave it to the “professionals” with the “industrial” tools unless you are bored out of your mind.
Figured I would polish them myself to save some money since I have a bunch of sandpaper, polishing/buffing compounds, wheels, etc. Also, it is rewarding to do some things yourself. Got around to beginning the polishing yesterday. I actually realized I made a bad decision a couple weeks ago when I touched up some stainless steel exhaust tips. Stainless is a PITA to polish because of its hardness. However, I just finished the battery cover. That was sort of a “learning” piece.Final stage is white rouge w/ loose section wheel.
Like I mentioned, I had already determined that I made a mistake by ordering the pieces brushed with the intention of polishing them myself. The time and effort is not worth it.
My advice to all the “non-professionals” out there considering a stainless polishing project, leave it to the “professionals” with the “industrial” tools unless you are bored out of your mind. Last edited by bsf; 08-05-2007 at 04:13 PM. Reason: clarification
08-05-2007, 06:16 PM
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Looks great!
It also looks like a lot of work, that must be why the places that sell these types of covers polished, are actually buying their material already polished.
It also looks like a lot of work, that must be why the places that sell these types of covers polished, are actually buying their material already polished.
08-05-2007, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by toofazt
Wow, didn't know it was possible!! Looks great though 
Thanks for the pics
Thanks for the picsI am taking a break from sanding, sitting here laughing at myself.
I am an idiot. 
