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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 | Any great ideas for polishing the stainless steel parts like: headlight rings, hood side strips...etc.?
I figured I would use some mild steelwool and some chrome polish.
What process have you all done? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | Kev - the steel wool will cause a 'haze' on SS that you'll never brighten up - need polishes meant for SS if the trim really needs brightening - if it's already pretty good, some quality polishes can put a good shine on, but do skip the steel wool! Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 331 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 331 | Kevin I have hade really good results using a scotch brite pad followed up with varies grits of sand paper, up too 1200 grit. I then used a brand of polish called Heavy metal polish. First thing they list is SS . Here is thier link. http://heavymetalpolish.com/ Stuart | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | Try using Tooth paste the regular white stuff. I used it to polish a grill I bought on ebay. Tooth paste dosent have all the harsh chemical that chrome polish will have in it.
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Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 170 | Thanks guys. The Stainless steel items are pretty corroded, and with paint overspray, so I thought I would need at least as rough as scotch bright. It would probably be best to start really mild first, then work my way up.
Does anyone ever chrome these items? Or would that be a Bozo No No!
Thanks for the advice! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 379 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 379 | When stainless comes into contact with steel, such as with the use of steel wool, tiny particles of iron are embedded in the stainless. When it gets wet rust stains will appear out of what appears to be a spotless piece. Beware! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 399 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 399 | I've been using some Bronze Wool I got at Ace Hardware..Comes in different grades..coarse to extra fine..Specifically notes on the package that it won't leave particles that will rust, I originally bought it to clean my aluminum wheels, and it works very well..Steve | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 279 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 279 | Why dont you just polish them with a buffer?You can buy a decent bench mount buffer from Sears for about $100 and do them your self.I buy the polishing compound at a local rock shop for $3 a bar.
Gangster whites and straight pipes.....
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 425 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 425 | go to your local auto parts store, go to the cleaner/wax/polish isle and look for a little silver can of Never Dull. Works great- it's a wadding soaked with the polish, so it's super easy too. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 21 | I use 3M prefect it II fine cut rubbing compound it works great | | |
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