Let the Polishing begin !

[pandamonium2112]

Just got back from a shopping binge. Stopped into an Automotive Paint Supply Co. And came home with an arrsenal to put that glass finish on my builds like you guys are doing.

Wish me luck!

[JunkPile]

Finer grits than 3000 may be required

[mikemodeler]

That is a great start, remember that a great finish starts with the body work and prep. If you haven't picked up Donn Yost's DVD on painting and detailing, ask Santa if it's not too late to get it on your list!

[pandamonium2112]

3000 was the finest they had and the only hobby store here bites for selection of anything outside of R/C supplys. I think i can make this set up work, especially with the Mc Guires polish and a low RPM Dremel.

I've had pretty good luck getting great finishes out of a rattle can so if i can take it up one notch, i'll be happy.

[trogdor]

Be careful with the Dremel. I would advise against it.

[moparfarmer]

I one day years ago did a 70 Chevelle. I used Meguiare's reconitioner and followed up with their Gold Class paste wax..I wetsanded with 2000 and had no scratches. When you wet the paper make sure you put a drop of detergent in the water so the sanding doesn't bunch up. I keeps the paper moving smoothly. I polished this for about six hours and six beers. It came out like glass. I also clearcoat with one mist and one or two wetter coats...Good luck...Stay away from the Dremel, do it by hand. Less chances for burnthrough or mistakes...

[cruz]

No need for the dremel, like the guys say. Scale is too small for this. There is a guy here that has very good success with it but if you are starting out with this, stay away from the dremel, YOU WILL RUB THROUGH!!!

[pandamonium2112]

Alrighty then..The Dremel (Isn't really a dremel) It's a harbor freight grinder with a flexible extension turns on at 100 rpms and is dial adjusted to 10000. It's a riot to play with. I was going to try it out on an old "Oops dropped that one on the floor" build before i lit into a nice project.

But with that said. Thanks for all the advise. I am taking this slowly and experimenting with caution..

[Lownslow]

practice makes perfect i love dremel buffing

[pandamonium2112]

Thanks, I knew it was possible...Just on slow speeds and lightly..Like i said though, gonna practice on a piece of junk before tryin to polish the wedding cake..

Nice paint scheme Lownslow I've got plans for a low rider in the near future. all the parts, kit and ideas all in place..

You guys have truely been an inspiration for me to get rolling again. Thanks to all of you !

[GeeBee]

Don't be put off using the Dremel, I use mine, well actually it's a Minicraft, but same kind of thing, just take things easy, and try it first on a scrap body, don't try to get it done on the first go, it takes a few passes .....

here's the fenders on my '32 Imperial, the one on the left hasn't been polished, but the one of the right has just had a couple of passes ...

[Yahshu]

I'm one of the members, along with Cesar Bossolani, who've had great success with our respective hobby drills/polishing. There are some things you'll need to remember when using your's. If, as you've said, your drill is capable of speeds under 800rpm, then that's absolutely fine for polishing. You'll need some cotton "mops" similar to these ( see pic ) I got mine from Cesar, because a local friend of his make's them.

I use 2-part Urethane clear ( HOK ) as its much hardier/durable & way better than any other type of clear paint that I've ever used. You should be fine with 3000 grit ( wet ) if you give your build/s 4-6 coats of clear, otherwise I'd go a little lighter ( 4000 grit ) Hope this all helps.

Cheers Dan

These are the cotton-mops

These are the Meguiars polishes I use, including finishing polish/NXT Wax

I usually spend anywhere between 6-10hrs polishing, to get these types of finishes...

So how can one aquire some of these please?

[GeeBee]

So how can one aquire some of these please?

Have a look on eBay, I'm just going to order some more, as I've had mine for a few years now, and there starting to wear out

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-10-Pcs-of-Mounted-Cotton-Buffs-Polishing-Tool-Fit-DREMEL-FOREDOM-/140644233616?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item20bf0cb190