Strip/Sand & Polish lowers
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Road Warrior
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Strip/Sand & Polish lowers
I have been asked a few times what method I used to refinish the lowers on the wifes deluxe.
The lowers is an easy/cheap time consuming job.
I would say 8 hours a 12 pack and a load of patients :-)
The by hand option--you can use power tools or take apart & do on the bench.
you will need a container with water add a little dish soap to the water.
1) remove the wheel
2) remove the fender
3) strip with furniture striper (clean with wire wool)
4) wet sand with 400/800/1500/2000/3000- take your time it will look great.(sand in 1 direction)
5) I use autosol polish w/newsprint-
I have used this for years and works great but there are many good polishes out there.
6) buff to a shine with terry cloth or mothers ball or what ever method you choose.
stand back and give yourself a pat on the back as you just saved a few $$$ to spend on another mod :-)
the start
The lowers is an easy/cheap time consuming job.
I would say 8 hours a 12 pack and a load of patients :-)
The by hand option--you can use power tools or take apart & do on the bench.
you will need a container with water add a little dish soap to the water.
1) remove the wheel
2) remove the fender
3) strip with furniture striper (clean with wire wool)
4) wet sand with 400/800/1500/2000/3000- take your time it will look great.(sand in 1 direction)
5) I use autosol polish w/newsprint-
I have used this for years and works great but there are many good polishes out there.
6) buff to a shine with terry cloth or mothers ball or what ever method you choose.
stand back and give yourself a pat on the back as you just saved a few $$$ to spend on another mod :-)
the start
Last edited by Colin1966; May 2, 2011 at 06:30 PM.
Wow... nice job brother!!! Might have to try this out myself. If all else fails, I might save a little money at the chromer... LoL! Wonder if I used a bench grinder with polish / buff wheels, if it would be any shinier?
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Road Warrior
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Wonder if I used a bench grinder with polish / buff wheels, if it would be any shinier?
Colin
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Road Warrior
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Post us some pics when you get done, please! I really want to see the difference. Thanks for the info!
Colin
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Road Warrior
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[QUOTEThanks for the post][/quote]
no worries, hopefully it will help other save a few $$$
Colin
no worries, hopefully it will help other save a few $$$
Colin
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