I have polished a few SS bodies by hand. Starting with 2-400 grit sand paper and working my way up to 800, 1000 and 1500. I have also used a dremel with polishing wheels etc to buff things out etc. There has to be an easier way. I have tried to do some looking around for pnuematic handheld tools, but can't seem to get a handle on exactly what I am looking for. I looked around at Lowes to see what they have, but nothing really seems to fit the bill as I don't see any sanding pads or what that would go with the tools. I tried googling it and have come across some sites, but not sure exactly what I am looking for. Any suggestions? I am looking for specific information like model numbers, replacement pad numbers etc. I have a compressor already, just need the air tool. Thinking about investing in a buffing wheel of some sort as well. Again, any suggestions? I'm not looking to open up for commercial work or anything, so not looking to steal someones trade secrets.
-
I got this 6" bench polisher at HF. Its cheap $30 but it works great.
This is the one I wanted but they only had the 6" in stock at the time so I got it instead.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...bench+polisher
Last edited by hill160881; 05-05-2011, 09:58 AM.Fire power my friends. -
The first body I polished I did by hand. What a nightmare.
The second one I did I used an orbital palm sander. Man did that work great! Get the sand paper at an automotive store. You will still need to do it by hand near the feedneck. But it sure saves a ton of time and effort.Comment
-
I have a hand sander I knicknamed "scooter", but I have never seen sanding pads for it that are fine enough grit. It's and old Craftsmen one that takes these funky proprietary sticky sanding discs that I can only find at Sears. Finest grit I ever see is like 400.Originally posted by SmoothiceLast edited by OPBN; 05-05-2011, 10:19 AM.Comment
-
I just use a square headed one that you can put ANY paper sheet onto. Just cut the paper to the right size and put it on. Probably $20-30 at home depot.Comment
-
Originally posted by hill160881I got this 6" bench polisher at HF. Its cheap $30 but it works great.
This is the one I wanted but they only had the 6" in stock at the time so I got it instead.
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...bench+polisher
So is that your couch turned on end to make room for the Tools!!! Classic
Comment
-
While I wouldn't call it "polished", a great start is using a scotchbrite wheel on a bench buffer.
It gives about the equivalent of about a 600 grit finish in as little as 15 minutes.
It's a nice "bright stainless" finish without th emirrored/chrome/ultragloss look.
The finish will match a classic valve nicely.
Comment
-
There are many techniques you can use for polishing. This is only one of them.
Dan@TriggernomicsComment
-
I don't think a standard buffing wheel will get the desired effect on stainless steel though.Comment
-
a few minutes and the only wire weal I had(they make finer) then the stiffer cloth wheel and this is what i got from a SS feed neck. So this way will work but may not be any faster than the other methods mentioned.
Fire power my friends.Comment
-
That looks pretty good. I need to invest in a polishing wheel anyways, so looks like it might be a good time. Thanks.Comment
-
a 3/4 horse 10inch hi speed bench grinder with spiral sewn wheels, and steel polish
Comment
-
Yeah, I've done this, thus my first post asking for some quicker/easier ways to get it done.Originally posted by rawbutterComment
-
Hate to be a tool, but never heard of a spiral sewn wheel. Is this something Harbor freight would have?Originally posted by BAZOOKA_Boya 3/4 horse 10inch hi speed bench grinder with spiral sewn wheels, and steel polish
Comment
Comment