Bicycle Mechanics - Polishing Parts

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roadfix
01-20-04, 12:19 PM
What's the best/easiest method of polishing a set of old, dull looking Campy track hubs? Thanks!

djbowen1
01-20-04, 12:25 PM
Mothers?
Ebbtide
01-20-04, 12:29 PM
Jeweler's rouge and a buffing wheel.

Buzzbomb
01-20-04, 12:49 PM
If you lack a buffing wheel, Simichrome and a rag works really well...
SteveE
01-20-04, 06:43 PM
Cream of Tartar is also good. You could also try toothpaste.
gwhunt23
01-20-04, 07:01 PM
Cream of Tartar is also good. You could also try toothpaste.

I certainly hope your kidding.

-Garrett
Ebbtide
01-20-04, 07:14 PM
I certainly hope your kidding.

-Garrett

Nope, I've seen it work.
Rev.Chuck
01-20-04, 07:41 PM
I vote for Simichrome or Flitz and a cotton rag. That what I use to polish any unanodised or non-clearcoated alluminum part, like your Campy hubs. Works pretty good on chrome to altho I prefer Quickglo for that.


edit-012104 to say non-clearcoated
dobber
01-20-04, 07:55 PM
I certainly hope your kidding.

-Garrett

Can't vouch for Tarter, but toothpaste makes an excellent rubbing compound. I've used it in a pinch on windshields. I'd much rather use W-20 lapping compound from work though.
auroch
01-21-04, 01:07 AM
I also vote toothpaste but have to add that white kinds work better.
SteveE
01-21-04, 08:28 AM
White toothpaste (e.g., Crest) has pulverized marble in it. That gives it a slightly abrasive quality that makes it good for polishing things like metal (and tooth enamel).
SipperPhoto
01-21-04, 10:35 AM
I'd try Turtle Wax Chrome Polish.. I use it a lot on antique fans I collect... really gets the chrome shiny.. but sometimes you have to really rub it out for awhile, if it is badly tarnished

Jeff
Avalanche325
01-21-04, 03:17 PM
My bike is burnished Al (no paint). I use Mothers Mag and Al polish. It makes it look like a mirror. I am sure the other products would do the same.

Then, one round on the trainer and it is trashed with sweat :(
demoncyclist
01-21-04, 05:47 PM
For deep scratches, start with Tripoli compound on a firm buffing wheel, then move to jewelers rouge on a softer buff for a mirror finish. Doing that right now to my Mirage cranks and a few other assorted parts while my Bianchi is fully stripped down. Just be sure to avoid the logos, unless you want to remove them too.