tdubz Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 after reading the acid dipp silvo/autosol threads on here thinking about doing it to one of my frames i have wire brush attachments for a fairly high powered drill to remove the paint using nitromors as my solvent with regards to the polishing aspect after paint removal, i was looking to use the drill also does anyone have any links or recommendations of a drill attachment which can polish metal or would using the drill be a bad idea (personally cant see why not) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted October 7, 2011 Report Share Posted October 7, 2011 I wouldnt use a wire brush to help remove the paint, fine 0 grade wire wool or similar for that. You can buy a buffing wheel from halfords or similar, layers of cloth that buffs really nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted October 8, 2011 Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 what sort of finish are you looking for? i used to do parts on my motorbike, if you get all the paint off, then sand down the whole frame starting from like 800grit to 2000 grit, untill the frame is completely smooth and semi-shiny. then smear autosol on the frame and use a buffing wheel on a drill to polish it, it can come up like chrome. i did this on so many motorbike parts it was unreal, my bike looked like a mirror. hope this helps mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdubz Posted October 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2011 Can you get drill attachments thatll do the sanding? Where can i get a buffing wheel from at a good price Aplogies completely clueless at stuff like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Can you get drill attachments thatll do the sanding? Where can i get a buffing wheel from at a good price Aplogies completely clueless at stuff like this err you can get sanders that will do the job, orbital sanders etc, but most only sell really course pads so this'll be no good. your best bet is to get it shotblasted, then sand it down by hand with wet and dry sandpaper. it will take about 2 days to get it perfect though, if your not up for it.. dont start lol. ebay does pretty good buffing wheels. £3 each, they work great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 If you are serious about it you could look up a few local metal polishers and get some prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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