RichieC
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 09:55 AM |
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Polishing Kit
Hi all,
Just wondering what you polishers reckon I need to bring up some light scratching from an alloy scuttle cover. I could get away with leving it, but
it would look better polished up.
Also, Ill probably take the time to do the manifold too.
Would a sisal mop be too rough? What colour cutting/polish bar do I need?
Just having a look at kits and theres such choice.
Thanks and rgds
Richie
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tri
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 10:27 AM |
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I can't remember what we used on the manifold but i felt it was a waste of time a few good runs and now its golden not shiny like it used to be
so was a big waste of time in my mind looked good for first 10 mins but.
Tri
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DarrenW
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 11:28 AM |
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How scratched is it and how good a finish are you looking for?
I guess it is largely hidden buy the bonnet usually. Might be worth getting a tub of Maguirres all metal plysh from Halfords (£7.99) and give that a
go. I did some dull grey looking ali trims and they came up great after not a lot of work. Of course scratches are harder to get rid of but you may be
able to live with them.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 07:01 PM |
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Try using something like 400 wet and dry used wet to start with and then 800, 1200 and then 1500 followed by metal polish . Have to agree Maguirres is
the dogs dangly bits .
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RichieC
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 07:39 PM |
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Yeh thats another option. Its not depply scratched or anything and wont be seen, its just dull from where stuff has been sat on it etc.
I thought a wizzy mop would have it looking better in no time
Rgds
Richie
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 07:51 PM |
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As you say a wizzie mop may make it shine quickly but they tend to throw any excess polish all over the place . I find it quicker to polish by hand.
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