Subject: RE: Buffing Aluminum
Author: guzz-@comcast.net
Date: Nov 7, 2003, 7:00 AM
Post ID: 1715138053
I used a big cardboard box,cut to fit over the buffer. Then taped my shopvac hose inside. Helped a whole bunch. The dust is some nasty crap.If your working inside cover things up.
Some bikes came with bright aluminum with a clearcoat. I may try a test peice with clear powdercoat.My son works for a place that powdercoats.
Any suggestions?
Ron Bishop
Jeffrey Buick wrote:
eastwoodcompany.com has some treated buffs (yellow) that wear very well I've used for initial polishing. I still like the std white loose buffs for final shining with a white rouge polish. A wet sanding with wet/dry 400 & 1200 before any polishing does wonders for removing and leveling out high and low spots. If you are dealing with a real problem part, 220 in a orbital pad sander helps knock down imperfections or remove scratches before the wet sanding. Don't forget glasses and a nose mask/breather and stocking hat to fight the dust. I'll find a large box and trim it down to put the buffing unit in to try and contain the dust that blows rearward off it....also some gloves, those parts get real hot when your putting the shine to them. Friction is what makes them glow. Later, JU |