Clay Head Posted April 17, 2001 Share Posted April 17, 2001 Last done in the late 90's I fear that my exhaust may take most of the summer to get it back respectability. Does anyone have any handy tips for mirror finish from saucepan finish in one weekend? - options outside of doing it myself will be considered!!! Sorry- seem to have repeated myself when I lost the connection Edited by - Timothy Moore on 17 Apr 2001 22:16:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, Unless you can find a Professional polisher, there is no option that I know of but elbow grease!! I used a wire brush in an electric drill to start with, then progressed to emery paper or cloth, using finer and finer grades. Then used wire wool soaked in Solvol Autosol to get rid of the grain marks. Finished the job with final polish and cloth. What a horrible job and it doesn't last either, and you need to keep on top of it to maintain the appearance. It took ages and so if you can find a metal polisher, I would recommend it!! If anyone posts an easier method, I will be most interested but also suicidal!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I reply to every thread Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 I think you hold the multiple record Andrew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Oooops! It's that damned 'error message' Can't it be fixed???? Sorry! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 ...and I thought that he was just trying to get his point across! Chris Alston Se7ening - it's all miles and smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Andrew, You're not the only one with this problem, but have a look a the thread on ChitChat called 'mmmmuulltttippllee pppoossttinnnggggs'. The advice there seems to work for the time being. Chris Alston Se7ening - it's all miles and smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Look, I can do it okay now!!! I had missed that posting and so thanks , Chris. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Andrew, pleased to be able to help, though full credit must go to FullHarness. I suppose I'd better do some work now. Ho hum. Chris Alston Se7ening - it's all miles and smile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Biddle Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim, forget polishing and get it ceramic coated. I will e-mail a picture of my car. MIKE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB7 Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Tim I bought a polishing kit from a motorcycle shop but it was not so good. In Coventry where I work there is a metal polisher who is really reasonable - i had complete R500 system done for £100 and just the visible parts of a Superlight system for £30. doing it yourself is really messy and no fun at all S31VEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 Nick, How did you find the metal polisher.....Coventry is no use to me but I wonder how you located him....I searched in Yellow Pages, Thompsons and various other routes but could not find one in the Yorkshire area, which I find rather surprising..... My system needs a rebuff and I really don't fancy doing it again, and I need a new silencer can soon! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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