ownslf polish baja parts
03-11-2009, 05:54 PM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
Get a big rotary type tool, get a cloth-like polishing wheel for it and go to town. Then tough up the smaller missed parts of the chassis with a dremel with polishing bits and polishing compound. You can polish the whole chassis without scrubbing until your knuckles fall off.
03-15-2009, 02:10 AM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
yeah patience , i wanted to polish a part on my 5b so took off the color and the surface has tiny holes that has to be super buffed out and polished to get it to that stage , i couldnt be bothered with it and said cram it lol and screwd the part back on lol
03-16-2009, 09:36 AM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
go to supermarket or hardware store to buy "AUTOSOL" cream polish, works well
if your pieces are very scratched or thick dirt need to polish off, can make it easier by using some fine 1000-2000grit sandpaper to sand it smooth first
if your pieces are very scratched or thick dirt need to polish off, can make it easier by using some fine 1000-2000grit sandpaper to sand it smooth first
03-16-2009, 10:11 PM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
I find that polishing with a dremel polishing kit (felt tip for Dremel and the red polishing compound) makes virtually anything very shiny.
Alternatively, I have heard of people using a dental polishing bit made of rubber and using jewelry grade polishing compound.
I gaurantee a demel with polishing bit and polishing compound will beat elbow grease and a rag any day!
Alternatively, I have heard of people using a dental polishing bit made of rubber and using jewelry grade polishing compound.
I gaurantee a demel with polishing bit and polishing compound will beat elbow grease and a rag any day!
03-20-2009, 08:28 PM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
I doubt they will, afterall, you are going for the polished alum look, so it is fitting that any part you get your hands on be de-annpdized and polished up.
And actually, I am becoming a bit anxious to see how your chrome-polished Baja will turn out, It is sure to come out looking great!
And actually, I am becoming a bit anxious to see how your chrome-polished Baja will turn out, It is sure to come out looking great!
03-22-2009, 05:06 AM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
i have 90% again polished them left only the chasis n the engine plate which i will do wen im on leave.Not to forget the shock tower bracket & the plate on top of the gearbox...the rest i have polished but not fully polished yet.heres the full item i have done...probably after full polished is it better to have them anodised clear coat?As u can see some line n blurs colour..will polished them up soon.
03-22-2009, 12:46 PM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
Check these guys out. They have everything you need. You need to use a rubbing compound BEFORE you polish. It will get rid of all the scratches and give you that mirror look.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/
http://www.eastwoodco.com/
03-22-2009, 06:48 PM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
ORIGINAL: quarterscalelegends
Check these guys out. They have everything you need. You need to use a rubbing compound BEFORE you polish. It will get rid of all the scratches and give you that mirror look.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/
Check these guys out. They have everything you need. You need to use a rubbing compound BEFORE you polish. It will get rid of all the scratches and give you that mirror look.
http://www.eastwoodco.com/
Eastwoods has great stuff.
those parts are looking good !
How did you make out on the roof plate ?..... I never tried that....do you have a better pic.
03-23-2009, 01:04 AM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
victory is not fully polished... once full polished i will send for clear anodised.to protect it.
quaterscale thks alot i need to learn more from you.im newbie..
quaterscale thks alot i need to learn more from you.im newbie..
03-31-2009, 07:29 PM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
That actually does not look bad at all! Polishing compound and a rotary tool with a polishing bit and you will really give them a mirror finish!
With all the parts you have polished up right now, I really want to see the chrome-toaster look your Baja will have! Good work
With all the parts you have polished up right now, I really want to see the chrome-toaster look your Baja will have! Good work
04-01-2009, 08:21 AM
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RE: ownslf polish baja parts
i had another baja...meant for thrashing this im buying piece by piece..making it to be on road baja...after all the aluminium parts have been polish to mirror n clear anodised to coat it.i intend to make it full mirror look,allthose that can be convert to using aluminium i will use...so far batteri compartment i have not seen yet coz i heard it may interfere ur signal so as using carboon too.most expensive is the engine n aluminium rim [:@] it may takes long but im very sure i will reach the END point of the race.