I think I actually DID IT!!!! Caswell and this site ROCK!!!

[fizlfry]

Well, it looks like I did it! I went home, used the Black/Spiral, twice, once up and down, then once back and forth. Then I moved to another Spiral wheel with the Brown Tripoli. I did this about three times. I now have almost a mirror finish! I can see that I need to speed up the drill (mine is very old, and Im using it so much that now there is about 1/4 of play in the shaft!) I spent a long time researching what I needed to do, and, I think if someone does that, They too can get these results! Believe me, I never thought I coulkd do it!
Here is the formula that worked for me:
36 grit disc sanded with air grinder (NEVER EVER DO THIS!!!!!!)
180 grit wet sand
320 grit wet sand
400 grit wet sand
600 grit wet sand
1500 grit wet sand (yah, I know a bug jump, my store here sucks!)
I did the 1500 grit twice
Spiral wheel and Black Emery, twice over
New Spiral wheel and Brown Tripoli three times, alternating ways of buff
hand polished with the liquid white rouge.
Tools were:
Very tired old drill with two speeds. (Use high always with a drill)
lots of old shirts
Of course the 4" Aluminum Polish kit from Caswell!
Lots of sanding, patince, and reading, reading, reading here!!!
And, I must say, thank you all for the advice.
I will post pictures tomorrow!

[fizlfry]

Hey. I forgot to mention one of the biggest things that helped me...
After I did the 600 grit, I buffed out a small part of the frame, to see what it would look like. Let me tell you, that is all the motivator you need! When I saw that shine, all my depression and laziness was gone. I finished the rest of that side that night.
Try it, you will be suprised how much it will lift your spirits.
Have a great day guys, good luck!

[fizlfry]

http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/al...php?pic_id=513
http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/al...php?pic_id=512

[mpierich]

Yep, it sure is great to see the color come out wiht that first buff...

Can't see any of your pix so far...

[fizlfry]

I have tried very hard to post pics to no avaail. Would someone please walk me through it? I am not usually this incompetant....
So, thanks alot!
Josh

Originally Posted by fizlfry

I have tried very hard to post pics to no avaail. Would someone please walk me through it? I am not usually this incompetant....
So, thanks alot!
Josh

Email them to me i will get them up for you: customandsound@gmail.com or hit me up on yahoo: customandsound
thanks chuck

[fizlfry]

http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/al...php?pic_id=513
http://www.caswellplating.com/bbs/al...php?pic_id=512

[pickleboy]

looking good thus far keep up the good work bro

[fizlfry]

Thanks alot!!!
I couldnt have done it without you guys!!
Hey, a quick question... Ive seen posts on Dremel tools for polishing. I have one, and I was wondering if I could do the final liquid white rouge with that dremel? It has five speed settings, with the last one screaming fast. I also have a very small little polishing pad. can I really use that thing?
Thanks again,
Josh

[sswee]

Yes you can use the Dremel. Easleysp has a compressor problem and is doing his polishing with a Dremel. The pictures of his parts look great.