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Leadfootluke

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Anyone have experiences with their Metal Polishing kits, or compounds?



I was looking at polishing calipers, engine bay accessories, exhaust, etc...



Any input would be great, Thanks!
 
I have a bunch of stuff from Caswell. There site and forum is very helpful. Metal polishing is tedious and filthy work. Considering what you are talking about polishing, I am assuming it is some sort of show vehicle as once you start, polished bits require a lot of care to keep them looking their best. Read up on their site. You will need a large bench polisher and smaller power tools such as a die grinder. LOTS of compounds and buffs of all sorts.
 
I was looking at their kits. Can their products be used in a few steps or are they all that extensive? I was looking at the website and I was thinking a few compounds and wheels and I could get decent results. Again, just curious as to what I am looking at.
 
sixty7mustang22 said:
Man, I have never even thought about polishing calipers. I would love to see some polished calipers on a vehicle.
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Not the best pictures, but a member at another forum I am on did it to his magnum's calipers.



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Leadfootluke said:
I was looking at their kits. Can their products be used in a few steps or are they all that extensive? I was looking at the website and I was thinking a few compounds and wheels and I could get decent results. Again, just curious as to what I am looking at.
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You could start with something like this:

Caswell Inc. - 3/4HP Buffing Machines



The 4" would work on a drill with a arbor as well. Aside from that there are a large variety of different shaped buffs/bobs you can by.



Items like calipers are generally cast so they will need leveled before polishing if a smooth shiny surface is what you are going for. Depending on what you are trying to level, you can use sandpaper, flap wheels, sanding drums or order extra sisal wheels for all the greaseless compounds and make your own (F515-6021 and GBC4). Working from 40 to 80 grit up to 600 before the polishing can begin. Completely disassemble the caliper before polishing and be sure it is thoroughly cleaned inside before rebuilding.



Good basic read: Introduction To Buffing and Polishing - Caswell Inc.



Get a full face shield, a good partical mask and heavy work gloves... you are going to need them!



When you are done, VHT Clear Coat them if you don't want to be constantly polishing! Or, you could even clear powder coat them.
 
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