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--- techtalk:ref:svcproc45 [2018/11/24 02:21]
hippysmack [Buffing / polishing wheels]
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hippysmack [Windshields]
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-====== REF: Shop Notes and Tips ======
+====== REF: Service Procedures 45 ======
 ====== Polishing Aluminum and Stainless Steel ======
 See also [[https://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm#|An Introduction to Buffing and Polishing]] from the Caswell Inc. site. \\
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 Polishing can take several hours but the payoff is some beautiful parts afterwards. \\
-====== Polishing Technique ======
-**There are two basic buffing motions**: ((https://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm#))
-  * A cutting motion gives you a smooth, semi bright and uniform surface.
-    * The part should be moved against the direction of the wheel using medium to hard pressure.
-  * A polishing or coloring motion gives you a bright, shiny and clean looking surface.
-    * The part should be moved toward the direction of the wheel using medium to light pressure.
-**The pattern used has a lot to do with the finish also**.
-  * Thinking along the way of sanding, you use round circles to cover a wide range of angles simultaneously.
-  * The circle pattern defeats the motions mentioned above.
-    * Within a circle, you are cutting on one side and coloring on the other side of the wheel.
-    * This doesn't produce a uniform finish and mostly ends with marks left in the finish from uneven technique.
-===== Swirls =====
-  * Circular swirls cannot be generated if you use straight line movement (as in sanding wood along the grain) instead of circles or ovals. ((Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932&page=2))
-  * Wheel or pad choice, technique, amount and type of compound, choice of machines and speeds, working material and etc. will all play a part in the finish (including swirls).
-    * Try running the wheel / pad at slower speeds if it is still leaving swirls.
-    * Keep the pressure real light.
-    * Let the compound do the work. Move slowly back and forth over the work piece.
-**Eliminating swirls**: \\
-If you get swirls in the surface in the final buffing stages; ((https://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm#))
-    * Try wetting the part with a damp cloth, then dusting with a powder (Whiting, Talcum Powder or Corn Starch).
-    * Then buff the part until the swirls disappear.
 ====== Smoothing out scratches and pits ======
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 Don't worry too much about screw recesses and other hard to reach places, they don't show in the finished job if the edges are smooth. ((https://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm))\\
+**Sand blasting or bead blasting** will work on carbon or stainless steel to remove rust and first layers. \\
-====== Buffing to the final finish ======
+However, blasting aluminum will make lots of pits and change the appearance of the casting. \\
+It will also take longer to get all the media out of the crevices and any tiny place in a part. ((Wooley of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=925547&page=2)) \\
-Keep the wheel moving, periodically wipe off the wax smudge and look at the progress. \\
-Spending too much time in one spot can discolor the area. \\
-Different alloys require different compounds, speeds, and pressure. \\
-It's OK to experiment. You won't hurt anything. ((https://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm)) \\
 ===== Buffing / polishing wheels =====
 See more on [[techtalk:ref:tools156#wheels_pads|Wheels and Pads]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\
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 ===== Polishing compounds =====
-See more on [[techtalk:ref:tools111#polishing_compounds|Polishing Compounds]] in the Tools section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
+See more on [[techtalk:ref:genmsr13#polishing_compounds|Polishing Compounds]] in the Tools section of the Sportsterpedia. \\
 The final polish is achieved by buffing it with a rotating wheel which has been loaded with a buffing compound. \\
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 And the surface will become too greasy (often seen as a black slick of compound appearing on the surface). \\
 Apply compound to the wheel for 1/2 to 1 second. Any more is just a waste of compound. \\
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:black_slick_of_compound_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:black_slick_of_compound_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |  Too much compound ((photo by Hippysmack))  |
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 These microscopic particles will only scratch the surface and destroy any benefit gained by the next finer compound. \\
 To remove excess compound from the work, apply a small amount of talc to the surface and the wheel and rebuff. \\
+====== Polishing Technique ======
+**There are two basic buffing motions**: ((https://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm#))
+  * A cutting motion gives you a smooth, semi bright and uniform surface.
+    * The part should be moved against the direction of the wheel using medium to hard pressure.
+  * A polishing or coloring motion gives you a bright, shiny and clean looking surface.
+    * The part should be moved toward the direction of the wheel using medium to light pressure.
+**The pattern used has a lot to do with the finish also**.
+  * Thinking along the way of sanding, you use round circles to cover a wide range of angles simultaneously.
+  * The circle pattern defeats the motions mentioned above.
+    * Within a circle, you are cutting on one side and coloring on the other side of the wheel.
+    * This doesn't produce a uniform finish and mostly ends with marks left in the finish from uneven technique.
+===== Swirls =====
+  * Circular swirls cannot be generated if you use straight line movement (as in sanding wood along the grain) instead of circles or ovals. ((Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932&page=2))
+  * Wheel or pad choice, technique, amount and type of compound, choice of machines and speeds, working material and etc. will all play a part in the finish (including swirls).
+    * Try running the wheel / pad at slower speeds if it is still leaving swirls.
+    * Keep the pressure real light.
+    * Let the compound do the work. Move slowly back and forth over the work piece.
+**Eliminating swirls**: \\
+If you get swirls in the surface in the final buffing stages; ((https://www.caswellplating.com/buffman.htm#))
+    * Try wetting the part with a damp cloth, then dusting with a powder (Whiting, Talcum Powder or Corn Starch).
+    * Then buff the part until the swirls disappear.
+====== Buffing to the final finish ======
+Keep the wheel moving, periodically wipe off the wax smudge and look at the progress. \\
+Spending too much time in one spot can discolor the area. \\
+Different alloys require different compounds, speeds, and pressure. \\
+It's OK to experiment. You won't hurt anything. ((https://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm)) \\
 ====== Knowing when your done ======
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 That's entirely up to what finish you are wanting to achieve. \\
 Any answer can be the right one. \\
-You can dull it down with coarse abrasives for a satin finish. \\
+You can dull it down with coarse abrasives for a satin finish. Or shine it up with finer ones for a 'like chrome' or mirror finish. \\ \\
-Or shine it up with finer ones for a higher shine or mirror finish. \\
+{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_stainless_19_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&200|}} {{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_stainless_82_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&200|}} ((photos by Hippysmack[[techtalk:ref:svcproc46]])) \\
 It all depends on what look you are going for in deciding how you want to polish it. ((xlc06sportster of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=925547)) \\
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 Instead of painting after polishing, you can simply polish it again every so often with a cotton cloth and a good polish. ((PetesPonies of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=925547&page=3)).
 ====== Examples of Polished Parts from the XLFORUM ======
+See also [[techtalk:ref:svcproc46|Trying to Get a Mirror Finish on Stainless Steel]] in the Sportsterpedia. \\
 ===== Headlights =====
-The headlight mounting block and the brackets to bolt the headlight to the springer are fabbed from stainless steel and polished. \\
+The headlight mounting block and the brackets to bolt the headlight to the springer are fabbed from stainless steel. \\
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:polishing_headlight_bracket_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+They were polished with a Dremil tool and hard compound specifically for stainless steel. \\
-|  Stainless headlight mounting hardware ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932))  |
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_headlight_bracket_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_headlight_bracket_2_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|  Stainless headlight mounting hardware ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932)) ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1920839))  ||
 ===== Rocker Boxes =====
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:rocker_top_before_buffing_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:rocker_top_after_buffing_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:rocker_top_before_buffing_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:rocker_top_after_buffing_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:89_rocker_box_top_by_engine.jpg?direct&300|}}|
-|  Before - Removing oxidation - After ((photos by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=494417))  ||
+|  Before - Removing oxidation - After ((photos by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=494417))  ||After much scotch wheel, dry & wet sanding, \\ Scotchbrite and steel wool ((photo by engine of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=22604))|
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:polishing_rocker_boxes_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}|
-|Ultra fine Scotchbrite on one side, \\ followed by aluminum polish on the other: ((photo by HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=925547))|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_rocker_boxes_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|Ultra fine Scotchbrite on one side, \\ followed by aluminum polish on the other: ((photo by HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=925547))|
 ===== Primary Covers =====
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:primary_cover_polished_with_ultrafine_scotchbrite_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:primary_cover_polished_w_aluminum_polish_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:primary_cover_polished_with_ultrafine_scotchbrite_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:primary_cover_polished_w_aluminum_polish_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |Primary cover polished w/ Scotchbrite and dishwater, \\ then with aluminum polish ((photos by HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=925547))||
+This is an aluminum Evo derby cover, not chrome, but shined up nice. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_derby_cover_1_by_aussiegazza.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) {{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_derby_cover_2_by_aussiegazza.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) \\
+===== Cam / Gearcase Covers =====
+This is also aluminum, not chrome but shines up nicely. \\
+{{:techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_cam_cover_by_aussigazza.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) \\
 ===== Foot Controls =====
 ==== Shifter Linkage ====
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 It goes to the cross over shifter shaft. Shift peg is on the right side. \\
 The stainless was sanded down smooth to about 400 grit and then polished with Dremel tool and metal polishing compound.  \\
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:stainless_knife-shifter_linkage_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:stainless_knife-shifter_linkage_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |  Shifter linkage shaped like a knife ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=911036&page=3))  |
 ===== Forks =====
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:polishing_forks_1_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:polishing_forks_2_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:polishing_forks_3_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_forks_1_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_forks_2_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_forks_3_by_flskevin.jpg?direct&200|}}|
 |  Removing glue gum ((photos by flskevin of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=854678))  |||
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 ===== Wheels =====
 The axle spacer tubes for the Rocker wheel are made from stainless steel heavy wall tubing and polished to look like chrome.  \\
-|{{:techtalk:ref:notes:polished_stainless_axle_spacers_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|
+|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polished_stainless_axle_spacers_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|
 |  Polished stainless steel axle spacers ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932))  |
+===== Windshield Brackets =====
+|{{:techtalk:ref:body:detachable_windshield_lowering_bracket_3_by_girlsbike.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:body:detachable_windshield_lowering_bracket_4_by_girlsbike.jpg?direct&200|}}|
+|Homemade windshield lowering brackets with a polished brushed finish. ((photos by girlsbike of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1313996&page=2)) ||
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