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====== Buffers and Accessories ====== | ====== Buffers and Accessories ====== | ||
====== Buffing Machines ====== | ====== Buffing Machines ====== | ||
- | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:bench_top_buffer_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | See also [[techtalk:ref:svcproc45#polishing_aluminum_and_stainless_steel|Polishing Aluminum and Stainless Steel]] in the Sportsterpedia. |
- | Benchtop Buffer ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=494417)) | | + | ===== Using a Benchtop Buffer ===== |
- | ====== Using a Dremil Rotary Tool (or similar) ====== | + | A bench buffer is great if you can take the part to it. That does limit it's use somewhat however. \\ |
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+ | Keep seperate buffing wheels so you don't cross contaminate polishing compounds. \\ | ||
+ | Apply the polishing compound onto the wheel. It doesn't take much. \\ | ||
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+ | You can tell when you need to apply more from how clean the polish surface starts becoming. ((biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=494417&page=2)) \\ | ||
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+ | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:bench_top_buffer_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:bench_top_buffer_2_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
+ | | Polishing a rocker box top with a benchtop buffer ((photos by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=494417)) ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2624171)) || | ||
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+ | ===== Using a Dremil Rotary Tool (or similar) ===== | ||
The Dremel type rotary tools will run up to over 25,000 RPMs. \\ | The Dremel type rotary tools will run up to over 25,000 RPMs. \\ | ||
But you don't want to try polishing metals at those speeds. \\ | But you don't want to try polishing metals at those speeds. \\ | ||
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The 1" buffing bits will fit most places and the small 3/8" felt bullet shapes fit into most screw recesses. ((https://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm)) \\ | The 1" buffing bits will fit most places and the small 3/8" felt bullet shapes fit into most screw recesses. ((https://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm)) \\ | ||
- | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:dremil_and_sander_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:high_speed_grinder_and_hard_felt_wheel_by_piniongear.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:dremil_and_sander_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:high_speed_grinder_and_hard_felt_wheel_by_piniongear.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ref:tools:polishing_stainless_76._by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| |
- | | Dremil rotary tool and palm sander ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932)) | High speed grinder and hard felt wheel ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2779433)) | | + | | Dremil rotary tool and palm sander ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2070932)) | High speed grinder and hard felt wheel ((photo by piniongear of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=2779433)) | Dremil tool cut and polish action ((photo by Hippysmack)) | |
+ | ===== Using an Electric Drill ===== | ||
+ | Use the biggest wheel that will fit the mandrel you have since the smaller ones can streak. \\ | ||
+ | You can use 2" and 4" wheels on an electric drill at about 2000 RPM. ((https://www.chuckhawks.com/harley_polish.htm)) \\ | ||
+ | Those wheels won't fit into all the little spaces, so this is also limiting. \\ | ||
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+ | A felt buffing pad works well (better than a thumb and wider than a dremel, so no little swirls). ((ReddTigger of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=494417&page=3)) \\ | ||
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+ | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:flexible_drill_attachment_by_biknut.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
+ | | Flexible drill attachment ((photo by biknut of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=875462&page=2)) | | ||
====== Wheels / Pads ====== | ====== Wheels / Pads ====== | ||
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| Wheel rake ((photo by Hippysmack)) || | | Wheel rake ((photo by Hippysmack)) || | ||
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+ | ====== Sanding ====== | ||
+ | ===== Scotch-Brite Pads ===== | ||
+ | Scotchbrite pads can work faster than sandpaper. \\ | ||
+ | They will contour to the workpiece, especially curves and round corners. \\ | ||
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+ | Start by wetting the pad with water and dish soap. \\ | ||
+ | Go over a given part in one direction for the green pad, rinse thoroughly. \\ | ||
+ | Then go over the part again at a 90° angle for the next finer grade pad. ((HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=925547)) \\ | ||
+ | Repeat until you're satisfied with the finish. \\ | ||
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+ | * Below are three grades of Scotchbrite. These can be found online or some hardware stores. | ||
+ | * Your typical green (found in most kitchens) | ||
+ | * Red (very fine grade) | ||
+ | * Gray (ultra fine grade) | ||
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+ | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:scotch-brite_grades_by_homer308.jpg?direct&400|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_stainless_24_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&400|}}| | ||
+ | | Scotch-Brite Grades ((photo by HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=925547)) | Heavy duty Scotch-Brite ((photo by Hippysmack)) | | ||
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+ | Here is a general chart with different Scotchbrite grades: \\ | ||
+ | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:scotchbritefinish2_by_homer308.jpg?direct&700|}} ((photo by HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=925547&page=2)) | ||
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