 I have some time....., to polish my 2.0 fuchs...but how??? |
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| jonferns |
 Jul 4 2007, 07:13 PM
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ok, set aside some time tomorrow to polish my 2.0 fuchs, which many people have told me need it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (thanks all)
I used the search function, and couldnt find too much...so, what is the best way??? I dont want to remove the anodizing, so should I go with the "mothers" power ball, and metal polish, or the actual mothers wheel polish??? I want the non-anodized parts to be nice and chrome(y) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thanks all in advance.... -JON |
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| DanT |
Jul 4 2007, 07:33 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
can't polish the wheels without removing the anodizing...
it coats and protects the alloy.... to polish you need to remove the anodizing to get to the metal to use abrasives and polishing compounds on the actual alloy... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you are talking about just the rim and paddles, then you can use sand paper, depending on the depth of any scratches. I used started with 800 grit sand paper, used some scuff pads, 1000 grit, 1200 grit, 1500 grit and then lots of metal polish with a buffer. Attached image(s) 
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| orthobiz |
Jul 5 2007, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Jul 4 2007, 09:33 PM)  can't polish the wheels without removing the anodizing... it coats and protects the alloy.... to polish you need to remove the anodizing to get to the metal to use abrasives and polishing compounds on the actual alloy... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you are talking about just the rim and paddles, then you can use sand paper, depending on the depth of any scratches. I used started with 800 grit sand paper, used some scuff pads, 1000 grit, 1200 grit, 1500 grit and then lots of metal polish with a buffer. Dan, those wheels look nice. Do you have a closeup pic? Did you also do the background or just the spokes? Paul |
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| DanT |
Jul 5 2007, 07:57 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(orthobiz @ Jul 5 2007, 06:37 PM) QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Jul 4 2007, 09:33 PM) can't polish the wheels without removing the anodizing... it coats and protects the alloy.... to polish you need to remove the anodizing to get to the metal to use abrasives and polishing compounds on the actual alloy... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) If you are talking about just the rim and paddles, then you can use sand paper, depending on the depth of any scratches. I used started with 800 grit sand paper, used some scuff pads, 1000 grit, 1200 grit, 1500 grit and then lots of metal polish with a buffer. Dan, those wheels look nice. Do you have a closeup pic? Did you also do the background or just the spokes? Paul I only worked on the paddles and the rim...left the anodized part alone...came out pretty nice for a total time of about 4+ hours for all 4 wheels Attached image(s) 
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sendjonathanmail I have some time..... Jul 4 2007, 07:13 PM
pin31 :popcorn: Jul 4 2007, 07:27 PM sendjonathanmail i currently have this stuff on my shelf...
coul... Jul 4 2007, 07:39 PM
Dan (Almaden Valley)
i currently have this stuff on my shelf...
cou... Jul 4 2007, 08:42 PM Gint I used the search function, and couldnt find too m... Jul 4 2007, 08:23 PM 914rrr Any tips on removing paint from the recessed areas... Jul 4 2007, 09:29 PM orthobiz
Any tips on removing paint from the recessed area... Jul 4 2007, 10:43 PM ConeDodger I guess my question would be how to remove the ano... Jul 4 2007, 09:55 PM George H. paul i believe he's talking about wheels that ... Jul 5 2007, 01:40 AM orthobiz
paul i believe he's talking about wheels that... Jul 5 2007, 05:48 AM 914rrr
paul i believe he's talking about wheels that... Jul 5 2007, 08:45 AM 914rrr I found a link that tells DIY'ers how to remov... Jul 5 2007, 08:56 AM jasons
Looks like lye will remove it. Another site said... Jul 5 2007, 09:07 AM orthobiz
Or oven cleaner, which I think is basically lye.... Jul 5 2007, 10:25 AM Gint So does...
+polish* +fuch*
...and if you search ... Jul 5 2007, 02:02 PM Joe Ricard When I did a set I just sanded through the anodize... Jul 5 2007, 02:43 PM orthobiz Just in case you were to pay someone to do them, I... Jul 5 2007, 07:34 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) and Jul 5 2007, 07:57 PM Dan (Almaden Valley) not as nice as the professionals job, but for the ... Jul 5 2007, 08:02 PM |
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