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Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 8 2008, 04:37 PM
I want to polish out the anodized center caps. I did one, but it took a hour or so. Was wondering if I'm using the right stuff
Here's a pic of the stuff I used and beg/end; also, how hard should I push against the buffing wheel and how frequently should I reload??
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Posted by: pete-stevers Jun 8 2008, 05:07 PM
that anodizing is tough stuff
i am sure if you take it off before taking it to the wheel you may have more success as far as polising time....but i am not sure of the chemicals to use, i think a lye is what you need but i could be wrong
Posted by: geniusanthony Jun 8 2008, 07:18 PM
I have heard but never tried to use Easy-Off oven cleaner for removing anodizing. The Yellow can , Original, Full strength, heavy duty, Whatever its called
Posted by: Krieger914 Jun 8 2008, 09:35 PM
I have heard but never tried to use Easy-Off oven cleaner for removing anodizing. The Yellow can , Original, Full strength, heavy duty, Whatever its called
I used easy-off for the wheels. The caps I glass beaded, sanded with 220/400 then polished.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 8 2008, 09:59 PM
Thanks for the info. Don't have a beader, but I'll try the easy-off on the 2nd one
Posted by: computers4kids Jun 8 2008, 11:13 PM
that anodizing is tough stuff
i am sure if you take it off before taking it to the wheel you may have more success as far as polising time....but i am not sure of the chemicals to use, i think a lye is what you need but i could be wrong
Easyoff works great...becareful about breathing the fumes (even if it says fumeless).
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 9 2008, 09:28 AM
that anodizing is tough stuff
i am sure if you take it off before taking it to the wheel you may have more success as far as polising time....but i am not sure of the chemicals to use, i think a lye is what you need but i could be wrong
Easyoff works great...becareful about breathing the fumes (even if it says fumeless).Do you just put it on and wipe it off ? What is the best technique ? I want to leave the black anodizing in the crest for contrast.
Posted by: Krieger914 Jun 9 2008, 06:39 PM
You need to let it set for a while. Do it in the shade. It may be difficult not getting in the center. You could spray the can in its cap and brush it on, or just strip it entirely and repaint center black.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 9 2008, 08:13 PM
The Oven Off really works good ! Covered the crest with tape, I want to keep the recessed area anodized; spayed the oven-off onto the caps; wait 10 minutes; Presto, all the black is gone. Ready for the polish.....
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Posted by: Pat Garvey Jun 9 2008, 08:39 PM
The Horror!
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