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Old 11-24-2007, 02:06 AM
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Default Re: What is the best way sand aluminum and to be able to do it fast?

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Originally Posted by quadracer2cool4u View Post
I need some advice on how to sand aluminum really fast before polishing it because I do a lot of parts and need to do them quick . The way I’m doing it right now is I usually spray some VHT fast strip on it(On parts were VHT doesn’t work like on calipers I sandblast them) then I go over with greaseless compound on a spiral sewn with grits 240 and then 400. Once I’m done with that I polish with a sisal wheel that has black compound on it, and then a denim with white compound. The polisher I have now is a ¾ hp, 3600 rpm that is for 8 In wheels. So if anyone has better ways of polishing please let me know.
Thanks
i don t really unerstand why you use a soft buffing wheel with 400 grit greaseless and then go over with a sisal wheel wich is a very agressive buff ?
to know where you can save time you first have to know where you are loosing it . there are many ways to save time but it s different for each part
i think speed comes with experience and with the amount of cash invested in equipment and material
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