how can i polish this...

Garage Customs · 12-11-2007, 09:55 PM

mothers billet polish?

Geat · 12-11-2007, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Garage Customs

mothers billet polish?

ive tried that, it does not really help?

EDIT: i dont even remember it turning black

bubba99 · 12-11-2007, 10:03 PM

i have the same ones...i can't get mine to shine either... good luck

Geat · 12-11-2007, 10:03 PM

here is the backside of it

jcrazyjj · 12-11-2007, 10:07 PM

im gonna say your best bet is wet sanding the piss outta them, end with as high of a grit you can find and then maybe clear coat them??

Geat · 12-11-2007, 10:23 PM

HA! bench buffer

top is the part ive worked on so far

Geat · 12-11-2007, 10:36 PM

bubba99 · 12-11-2007, 10:39 PM

damn i wish i could get mine to shine like that!

BobOnAir · 12-11-2007, 10:41 PM

If that is billet, you need to use a bench grinder with buffer pads, but in progression, use the green, red and white rouge with the corresponding wheels and you'll get your shine.... there is write ups on here somewhere!

Geat · 12-11-2007, 10:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bubba99

damn i wish i could get mine to shine like that!

they are not even close to being done

im going to try to get those scratches out

Quote: Originally Posted by BobOnAir

If that is billet, you need to use a bench grinder with buffer pads, but in progression, use the green, red and white rouge with the corresponding wheels and you'll get your shine.... there is write ups on here somewhere!

ill look thanks bro

i remember reading the one s10cyncrvr did

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f74/ho...wheels-192087/
that makes mine look so nasty

grr lol

s10cyncrvr · 12-12-2007, 01:17 PM

I was able to sand my centercaps and hand polish them. I believe I used 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit paper. The only difference is that those look like a casting with those 4 prongs. Mine don't have them, plus you can see the machining marks on the inside of the center cap. From my experience, most castings don't polish out quite as nice as a forging or machined billet.

ZZ4Blazer · 12-12-2007, 01:31 PM

Those caps(and wheels for that matter) look a bit rough. For something needing polished like that, I found mothers billet polish wasnt aggressive enough.

I've used regular mothers first, then gone back over them with the mothers billet. Looked 10X better than when I just went over them with the billet only.

Geat · 12-12-2007, 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10cyncrvr

I was able to sand my centercaps and hand polish them. I believe I used 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit paper. The only difference is that those look like a casting with those 4 prongs. Mine don't have them, plus you can see the machining marks on the inside of the center cap. From my experience, most castings don't polish out quite as nice as a forging or machined billet.

yeah, i have been having some decent luck with the bench grinder, ill work on them somemore when i get out of school today

dillon_b12 · 12-12-2007, 03:04 PM

"Billet" is not a material damnit! Aluminum is though...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billet_%28manufacturing%29

Sorry, pet peeve of mine.

Geat · 12-12-2007, 06:44 PM

right here is where i am at right now, i still need to get those scratches out

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 12-12-2007, 08:22 PM

chrome FTW

96blazer · 12-15-2007, 03:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

chrome FTW

Chrome sucks compared to a properly polish billet rim.

Chrome = cheap flat shine

Polished = deep rich shine

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 12-15-2007, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 96blazer

Chrome sucks compared to a properly polish billet rim.

Chrome = cheap flat shine

Polished = deep rich shine

i wouldnt say cheap flat shine, but billet def. looks better when properly polished. everyday driver IMO, chrome FTW

EvenFlow · 12-17-2007, 11:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem

i wouldnt say cheap flat shine, but billet def. looks better when properly polished. everyday driver IMO, chrome FTW

I would almost agree. When my wheels are clean and polished I'm so glad I don't have chrome. But the first time it rains my mind changes almost

12-11-2007, 09:54 PM	#1
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Garage Customs Kurrupted Kreations Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,284 Location: Tulare, Ca User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... mothers billet polish?
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12-11-2007, 09:58 PM	#3
Geat Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,528 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Quote: Originally Posted by Garage Customs mothers billet polish? ive tried that, it does not really help? EDIT: i dont even remember it turning black Last edited by Geat : 12-11-2007 at 10:02 PM.
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bubba99 Registered Coon-Ass Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,438 Location: Baton Rouge, La. User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... i have the same ones...i can't get mine to shine either... good luck
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Geat Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,528 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... here is the backside of it
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12-11-2007, 10:07 PM	#6
jcrazyjj <3's EDM Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 815 Location: Shelby Twp, MI User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... im gonna say your best bet is wet sanding the piss outta them, end with as high of a grit you can find and then maybe clear coat them??
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12-11-2007, 10:23 PM	#7
Geat Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,528 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... HA! bench buffer top is the part ive worked on so far
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bubba99 Registered Coon-Ass Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,438 Location: Baton Rouge, La. User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... damn i wish i could get mine to shine like that!
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BobOnAir The other "body" man Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,517 Location: Arnprior, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... If that is billet, you need to use a bench grinder with buffer pads, but in progression, use the green, red and white rouge with the corresponding wheels and you'll get your shine.... there is write ups on here somewhere!
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12-11-2007, 10:58 PM	#11
Geat Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,528 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Quote: Originally Posted by bubba99 damn i wish i could get mine to shine like that! they are not even close to being done im going to try to get those scratches out Quote: Originally Posted by BobOnAir If that is billet, you need to use a bench grinder with buffer pads, but in progression, use the green, red and white rouge with the corresponding wheels and you'll get your shine.... there is write ups on here somewhere! ill look thanks bro i remember reading the one s10cyncrvr did http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f74/ho...wheels-192087/ that makes mine look so nasty grr lol Last edited by Geat : 12-11-2007 at 11:04 PM.
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12-12-2007, 01:17 PM	#12
s10cyncrvr Canyon Carver Age: 29 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,852 Location: Columbia, IL User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... I was able to sand my centercaps and hand polish them. I believe I used 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit paper. The only difference is that those look like a casting with those 4 prongs. Mine don't have them, plus you can see the machining marks on the inside of the center cap. From my experience, most castings don't polish out quite as nice as a forging or machined billet.
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12-12-2007, 01:31 PM	#13
ZZ4Blazer Getting faster Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,145 Location: Akron, Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Those caps(and wheels for that matter) look a bit rough. For something needing polished like that, I found mothers billet polish wasnt aggressive enough. I've used regular mothers first, then gone back over them with the mothers billet. Looked 10X better than when I just went over them with the billet only.
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12-12-2007, 02:15 PM	#14
Geat Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,528 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Quote: Originally Posted by s10cyncrvr I was able to sand my centercaps and hand polish them. I believe I used 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit paper. The only difference is that those look like a casting with those 4 prongs. Mine don't have them, plus you can see the machining marks on the inside of the center cap. From my experience, most castings don't polish out quite as nice as a forging or machined billet. yeah, i have been having some decent luck with the bench grinder, ill work on them somemore when i get out of school today
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12-12-2007, 03:04 PM	#15
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... "Billet" is not a material damnit! Aluminum is though... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billet_%28manufacturing%29 Sorry, pet peeve of mine.
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12-12-2007, 06:44 PM	#16
Geat Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,528 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... right here is where i am at right now, i still need to get those scratches out
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12-12-2007, 08:22 PM	#17
*Wicked Mayhem* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,350 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... chrome FTW
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12-15-2007, 03:41 AM	#18
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem chrome FTW Chrome sucks compared to a properly polish billet rim. Chrome = cheap flat shine Polished = deep rich shine
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12-15-2007, 01:11 PM	#19
*Wicked Mayhem* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,350 Location: :noitacoL User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Quote: Originally Posted by 96blazer Chrome sucks compared to a properly polish billet rim. Chrome = cheap flat shine Polished = deep rich shine i wouldnt say cheap flat shine, but billet def. looks better when properly polished. everyday driver IMO, chrome FTW
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12-17-2007, 11:47 PM	#20
EvenFlow Fuckhead Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,849 Location: Staticville (East TN) User is: OffLine	Re: how can i polish this... Quote: Originally Posted by Wicked Mayhem i wouldnt say cheap flat shine, but billet def. looks better when properly polished. everyday driver IMO, chrome FTW I would almost agree. When my wheels are clean and polished I'm so glad I don't have chrome. But the first time it rains my mind changes almost
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