Forum: Buffing/Metal Finishing

I'm trying to put a mirror shine on aluminum using a 6" Eastwood loose cotton buff with white rouge turning at 3450 RPM. But no matter what technique I try, the parts always have micro-scratches. I've tried light, medium, and high pressure on the wheel, minimal compound, moderate compound, too...

I am about to refinish some Mustang wheels that have a machine finish but the clear coat is terrible. So I was thinking about stripping them and coating them with the Sharkhide stuff. Just wondering if anyone has used it. http://www.eastwood.com/sharkhide-aluminum-protectant-quart.html Barry

I've got a '67 Honda that I'm restoring and I'm having an impossible time with the wheels. I bought new rims and spokes and I'm attempting to polish the inner hubs/drums and brake panels. When I disassembled these it looked like they were possibly chromed aluminum? They were in bad shape, so I...

I am seeking tips on technique and products for polishing a set of Edlbrock flathead heads. The hard part being, how to polish inside the fins. Thanks for any advise.

Hi All. I'm new to the posting forums. I am trying to polish the aluminum fuel tanks on a Peterbuilt truck. I am using basically a right angle hand held 7 inch buffer. I purchased the hard compound "bricks" to use and I'm pretty sure i'm using the wrong compund here. When I try to apply the...

how do you polish titanium? i want to make it look smooth and brilliant.

is there any type of clear coating for a fire pit thats available at paint stores, home depot, local machine shop, etc. something that will stop the instant oxidation but not start burning or turning black when a fire is burning in the pit!!! thanks bob

I have been using my pneumatic die grinder with 4" buffing wheels to polish the lips of deep dish auto wheels, but the grinder lacks torque. I'm now considering an electric model such as the Metabo GE 700 or Makita GD0800C (7000 rpm and up) or the Metabo GE 900 (2500 - 6000 rpm). It seems like...

What do you guys recommend for clear coating after polishing? One source I read recommended clear lacquer. Looks like Eastwood sells their own product. I also have access to powdercoating, but some of the pieces are longer than the oven I have.

Hello all, newibie here. I have a 2005 S Type Jaguar that the "chrome" window weatherstripping is oxidized. It is anodized aluminum and I am planning on using a brush on paint stripper to remove the clear coat then apply aluminum polish while trim is attached to vehicle. Am I crazy to attempt this...

Presently resoring a race boat, the trailer has tandom chrome fenders. No rust or pitting, but has fine scratches in the chrome. Best discription would be like if some one rubs car painted black that is dirty, when washed there are fine scratches in paint. Is it poss to polish them out? a 50%...

Years ago I bought the Stainless Buffing Kit. I (finally) needed to use it and could not figure out how to get the rouge out!! The metal bottom doesn't push up.... the plastic cap was on all these years. I have never seen a paste-type, only the "stick-type" that melts onto the buffing wheel. So...

I have aluminum trim around the windows of my 1978 Coupe Deville that has a white haze on it. I fine it very difficult to remove. I would like to polish the trim on the car without having to remove it. Any ideas as to what might restore the original luster to these pieces?

Just bought the new 3/4 motor, pedastal, & kit from Eastwood. Planning to restore chrome and stainless still. How can you tell if you should rechrome an items because of pits? What is the best way to remove pits from chrome vent glass? Mickey

:(i have aluminum wheels on my motorcycle i cannot get into hub on wheels to polish please help with extensions for drill to reach in wheel

engine parts i polished for a customer

polished 40 ton Kenworth picker truck tanks,stainless rails,cabinets wheels,stacks,lots of work.

I recently restored some stainless steel trim for my 57 Chevy. After going through the 3 step buffing process, to which the pieces came out very shiney and almost scratch free, I used AutoSol on an old cotton T-shirt to shine them up somemore. To my dismay though, the pieces dulled out a bit. Is...