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Title: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: 20to26 on March 23, 2009, 06:31 PM

Anybody got some advise on the steps to getting a grubby silver stem transformed into a polished gleaming beauty?

I've started with 1500 grit wet to glean it up, and now what are the best attachments to use & do I do it with liberal applications of Autosol?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: buzzlightyear05 on March 23, 2009, 06:35 PM

I found after using a fine wet and dry using a felt wheel on the dremel with plenty of brasso and lowest speed gives great results. Dont let it dry out though makes it go dull again.

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: Gary72 on March 23, 2009, 09:18 PM

I've used this kit with good results
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/2178-hobby-polishing-set

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: 20to26 on March 24, 2009, 01:34 PM

merci.

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: rollin72 on March 24, 2009, 04:19 PM

get the blue polishing compound, works a treat :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 24, 2009, 08:51 PM

best  thing  for  polishing  is  new  skin  for  your fingers

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ff359/neiljonarcus/P1050761.jpg)

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: 20to26 on March 24, 2009, 08:57 PM

now that's what I'm talking about - I guess it helps by starting with a minty condition stem huh!

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: neiljonarcus on March 25, 2009, 06:36 AM

yes  it  does  but  with  the  right  prep  and  a  lovely soft  mop  on a  bench  grinder  and  blue  soap  for  high  shine  finish  you  can  get   this  finish 


http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=82235.0

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: sid1972 on March 25, 2009, 09:54 PM

ship the puppie to me and I will get it done in the metal workshop of our tech department... all the gear there you could ever want!

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Advise: Polishing using a Dremel/Draper Multitool?
Post by: Gary72 on March 27, 2009, 09:53 PM

Used the kit tonight, Oven pride 1st, then wet/dry, then both wheels.
Black to Bling
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/m219/cazbo71/PICT0003-20.jpg)
no need to do the bottom of the post, not seen. :daumenhoch: