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Old 11-25-10 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Fat Guy
A buffing wheel and the proper compound it a great labor saver. If I'm polishing a part, it ends up on the wheel. More info here:
http://www.caswellplating.com/buffs/buffman.htm
Originally Posted by Geo Cruise
yes I have done a lot of work on a buffing wheel, with the right compound it can almost look chrome. wear safety glasses and a work apron because you will be covered in compound by the time you finish a part. LOL if you are doing a lot of polishing it is worth the investment, if you are just doing small amounts then you can do it by hand.
Originally Posted by Ragooch
+ a million. You guys are wasting your lives with all those steps, and not using the proper tools.
I agree that a buffing wheel is a great time saver. No question. But many people, myself included, don't have the room for such tools...if I had them I'd have to dump a bike or two So I concentrate on what I and others can do with some sandpaper, rags, and a $6 tub of Mothers. Really, that and time is all you need and you can get just as good results. Besides, makes me feel more connected to the bike to have caressed the parts so intimately. Did I just say that?
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