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| ====== Buffers and Accessories ====== | ====== Buffers and Accessories ====== | ||
| ====== Buffing Machines ====== | ====== Buffing Machines ====== | ||
| - | + | See also [[techtalk:ref:svcproc45#polishing_aluminum_and_stainless_steel|Polishing Aluminum and Stainless Steel]] in the Sportsterpedia. | |
| ===== Using a Benchtop Buffer ===== | ===== Using a Benchtop Buffer ===== | ||
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| Keep seperate buffing wheels so you don't cross contaminate polishing compounds. \\ | Keep seperate buffing wheels so you don't cross contaminate polishing compounds. \\ | ||
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| Apply the polishing compound onto the wheel. It doesn't take much. \\ | Apply the polishing compound onto the wheel. It doesn't take much. \\ | ||
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| | 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)) || | | 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 Bench Grinder ===== | ||
| + | You can put an auger on a bench grinder for a buffing pad. \\ | ||
| + | Apply alloy polishing soap (hold onto pad) and work away. Reapply soap every 30-60 seconds. \\ | ||
| + | Work in multiple directions. Then polish with jeweler's rouge soap and finish with a wool buff on drill and chrome polish. \\ | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:benchtop_polisher_1_by_aussiegazza.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) \\ | ||
| + | ===== Using a Hand Buffer ===== | ||
| + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:hand_buffer_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| ===== Using a Dremil Rotary Tool (or similar) ===== | ===== Using a Dremil Rotary Tool (or similar) ===== | ||
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| ====== Sanding ====== | ====== Sanding ====== | ||
| - | ===== Scotchbrite Pads ===== | + | ===== Scotch-Brite Pads ===== |
| Scotchbrite pads can work faster than sandpaper. \\ | Scotchbrite pads can work faster than sandpaper. \\ | ||
| They will contour to the workpiece, especially curves and round corners. \\ | They will contour to the workpiece, especially curves and round corners. \\ | ||
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| * Gray (ultra fine grade) | * Gray (ultra fine grade) | ||
| - | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:scotchbrite_grades_by_homer308.jpg?direct&300|}}| | + | |{{:techtalk:ref:tools:scotch-brite_grades_by_homer308.jpg?direct&400|}}|{{techtalk:ref:svcproc:polishing_stainless_24_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&400|}}| |
| - | | Scotchbrite Grades ((photo by HOMER308 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=925547)) | | + | | 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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| + | ====== Roloc Surface Conditioning Disc ====== | ||
| + | Manufacturer: Scotch-Brite. | ||
| + | * Non-woven disc aggressively deburrs and finishes on all metals. ((https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Scotch-Brite-Roloc-Surface-Conditioning-Disc/?N=5002385+3293241340&rt=rud)) | ||
| + | * Grades: coarse, medium, super fine and very fine. | ||
| + | * Combined with Roloc backing, allows for aggressive cutting. | ||
| + | * Open-web construction resists loading and runs cool allowing for consistent finishes. | ||
| + | * 3M™ Roloc™ attachment system offers quick and easy disc change-out for multi-step finishing processes. | ||
| + | * Silicon carbide abrasive: | ||
| + | * Silicon carbide is a synthetic mineral that is very sharp and commonly used for low-pressure applications such as paint prep and finishing. \\ While silicon carbide breaks down faster than aluminum oxide, it produces a finer finish. | ||
| + | * Aluminum oxide abrasive: | ||
| + | * Aluminum oxide is a hard, blocky mineral that provides high cut-rate and long life. | ||
| + | * Mandrel and rubber backing pad are a separate item to the disks. | ||
| + | * Used for deburring, blending, finishing, grinding and surface prep. | ||
| + | * Also can be used to deepen the valve clearance eyebrows in the heads (if required). ((AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) | ||
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| + | {{:techtalk:ref:tools:roloc_disk_1_by_aussigazza.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) {{:techtalk:ref:tools:roloc_disk_2_by_aussigazza.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by AussieGazza of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=692835&page=3)) \\ | ||
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