polishing Q:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Cincinnati Oh
polishing Q:
I just sanded with 600 grit paper and finished with a drill-mounted buffing wheel & final stage grit... how do I get the residual buffing compound off?
I tried rubbing it with a little carb cleaner and it doesn't really want to come off the aluminum (plenum).
Any ideas?
I tried rubbing it with a little carb cleaner and it doesn't really want to come off the aluminum (plenum).
Any ideas?
Safety Car
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From: Atlantis
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Re: polishing Q: (Ramanstud)
I used white rubbing compound on mine after I sanded it.
Then I used wheel polish. It shines like a mirror. Only took a couple of hours to do the whole thing.
Then I used wheel polish. It shines like a mirror. Only took a couple of hours to do the whole thing.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Cincinnati Oh
Re: polishing Q: (VetNutJim)
ok, but the polish that I did use left a little bit of buildup/residue on some spots. I take the wheel back over it and nothing much happens. It's shiny enough for me- I just want to get the leftovers off.
what chemical? :D
what chemical? :D
Instructor
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From: Sunnyvale Ca
Re: polishing Q: (Ramanstud)
Buff it with a polishing compund with less oils in it. The whiter compounds usually work for me.
I will wash my Al wheels with car washing soap then you can dry and buff a clean towel.
This post has somes tips and tricks: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showfla...t=1&PHPSESSID=
I will wash my Al wheels with car washing soap then you can dry and buff a clean towel.
This post has somes tips and tricks: http://coloradok5.com/forums/showfla...t=1&PHPSESSID=
