It takes more work

[FatMan]

start with 220 grit paper and don't move up (to a higher grit) until you have removed ALL of the surface features you want removed. There should be nothing on the surface except the scratches from the 220 grit paper.

Then move up. You should get more grits - 220 - 400 - 800 - 1000 - 1500 - 2000 is a good sequence. You don't have to spend as much time with the higher grits as you do with the 220. When you have done all you think you need with the 220 you are may be 1/2 way done.

You CAN get a very nice finish that way, but it will never be chrome.

FatMan

[TheTramp]

I guessing you hit the wrong button.

[cphilip]

Yep LOL you did the dreaded wrong button thingie...

Were did you want this posted so I can merge it in there?

[Load SM5]

I'm guessing this one..http://www.automags.org/forums/attac...&postid=219150

[Butterfingers]

Re: It takes more work

Originally posted by FatMan
start with 220 grit paper and don't move up (to a higher grit) until you have removed ALL of the surface features you want removed. There should be nothing on the surface except the scratches from the 220 grit paper.

Then move up. You should get more grits - 220 - 400 - 800 - 1000 - 1500 - 2000 is a good sequence. You don't have to spend as much time with the higher grits as you do with the 220. When you have done all you think you need with the 220 you are may be 1/2 way done.

You CAN get a very nice finish that way, but it will never be chrome.

FatMan

Ive done it before... it can be chrome... can you say about a week and a half with extra fine steel wool...

[cphilip]

Load that one is a picture...

[bofh]

Perhaps this thread?

http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36940

[Load SM5]

How on earth did I manage that? I thought I copied the right link. The terrrible effects of crack. Let this be a lesson to you all.

[bofh]

Dang! Beer in the nose.... curse you, Load!

[Load SM5]

Terribly sorry, what a terrible waste of beer.