Because I don't do much with it these days except drive and look at the parts mountain I have been gathering...:crying:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
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Because I don't do much with it these days except drive and look at the parts mountain I have been gathering...:crying:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
It depends on what kind of stainless you're starting with. Was it polished to a mirror finish before and is that what you want to achieve again?
Not that I know off Enda as it's three seperate pieces I have picked up over a peroid of time. I'd be happy with clean and shiny as possible being honest.
Looks like you've gotten your answer already.
Id usually go with
De-Tar
Rinse
Steel Wool 0000 Grade with something like Autosol / Meg's NXT Metal Polysh
Old microfiber to wipe down the dirt that was lifted
Another microfiber with the metal polish on it
Buff to a high shine
Wet sanding can be an option before the steel wool if really bad!
If you have an electric drill you could invest in a kit like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Brass-Stainless-Steel-11pc-Metal-Polishing-Kit-4-x-1-2-GPK0-4001-/300856929084?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item460c786b3c
We do mirror polishing of stainless where I work and the materials are basically the same bar being on a larger scale.
If there were any scratches you would need to sand the surface to a high grit finish beforehand.
If you're just cleaning up existing mirror polish I've always found Autosol very good. Use it with a microfiber or some mutton cloth
Sorry to intrude, will the same methods work wiyh polished Aluminium?
As above, got this result with 0000 steel wool and autosol.
Was quite tarnished beforehand
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ABCCE203E5.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...ABDBAF59AC.jpg
Another vote for Autosol, been using it years without issue and good results. Just look at Don's pic! :D
Will see how I get on. If I can upload pics of the end result I will stick them here. Thanks for all the replies! :wink:
Don't use anything too harsh that will leave small scratches on the metal, down the line the dirt will creep into these scratches and fill them making it near impossible to keep on top of. Brill pad is a no no Gar :D