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Originally Posted by Qmyster
Hey people,
I have been in the process of polishing the frame and have come up to a snag, i sand the cast section all the way to 2000 grit and then hit the alloy with the black compound which works fine.I then try to hit the alloy next with the brown tripoli compound with the spiral sewn wheel but it doesnt seem to get me a mirror like finish. I have put some pictures up as well and if anyone has any suggestions, it will be very appreicated!!!
Thanks
Qmyster.
Note: i seemed to burn my drill out buffing this frame!!!
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I often find that tripoli doesn't work too well. Do as jrow says, up to 320 or 400, then emery/spiral, then white/spiral. Should be fine then.