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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Whats this Raplock Surface pad of which you speak?

    Im new to the world of polishing. Which I have decided to have a go at. If it sucks i will get it painted.

    Already hit it with some sandpaper to get the worst of and my plan was to just keep going up in grades of paper until I get to 1000grit then polish it.

    But open to better ways.

    Wont be touching the rough cast part but may try the oven cleaner idea on it.
    http://www.euromarc.co.nz/category.aspx?cid=286

    I haven't tried 3D Trizact Sanding Disc so if you get some let me know how they go.

    Rap locks go on an angle grinder mounted backing plate (quarter turn to change discs, hence the name) and finish up to a pretty reasonable level, I go from fine raplock to a sisal polishing mop, so it's probably around a 600grit finish from the raplock.
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    One of many knock-off's of the 3M Roloc(tm) system & Scotch-Brite surface conditioning discs. This particular one just happens to also fund the Exclusive Bretheren cult church.

    HP Wheels are often much better for polishing aluminium. Being a wheel, rather than a disc, you get a linear grain finish, rather than a swirly one. You need a straight grinder though, $$.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Whats this Raplock Surface pad of which you speak?

    Im new to the world of polishing. Which I have decided to have a go at. If it sucks i will get it painted.

    Already hit it with some sandpaper to get the worst of and my plan was to just keep going up in grades of paper until I get to 1000grit then polish it.

    But open to better ways.

    Wont be touching the rough cast part but may try the oven cleaner idea on it.
    Low/no soap Polypads do the trick.

    String them out and wrap it around a piece of wood dowling ... and use a drill. (PLENTY of Autosol) ... slow speeds and regular changes of the pads ...
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by bogan View Post
    http://www.euromarc.co.nz/category.aspx?cid=286

    I haven't tried 3D Trizact Sanding Disc so if you get some let me know how they go.

    Rap locks go on an angle grinder mounted backing plate (quarter turn to change discs, hence the name) and finish up to a pretty reasonable level, I go from fine raplock to a sisal polishing mop, so it's probably around a 600grit finish from the raplock.
    Will these get through the anodizing? Ive got through it on the sides and its coming up ok. The Ano is the hard part at the moment.
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    but once again you proved me wrong.
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    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Will these get through the anodizing? Ive got through it on the sides and its coming up ok. The Ano is the hard part at the moment.
    Yeh, pretty sure they would. Test it out with one of those green scotchbrite pads, if that can mark it, those discs will get through it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bogan View Post
    Yeh, pretty sure they would. Test it out with one of those green scotchbrite pads, if that can mark it, those discs will get through it.
    Those discs WILL rip through it
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    Slowly getting there but the finish is a little milky in places. Thinking not enough polish compound?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Got any update pics man?
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    eyerless, what is the rep about to me dude re this thread, No comprendo dude
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix View Post
    eyerless, what is the rep about to me dude re this thread, No comprendo dude
    Your 'North Palmerston' fixed-that post. It was green dude, dafuq you worried about?
    "It's hard to keep an open mind, when so many people are trying to put things in it"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Erelyes View Post
    Your 'North Palmerston' fixed-that post. It was green dude, dafuq you worried about?


    Not worried dude, was just curious to what it was about. Sorry re the spelling on ya sign in, but it was close lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix View Post
    Not worried dude, was just curious to what it was about. Sorry re the spelling on ya sign in, but it was close lol
    Ain't no thang but a chicken wang
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix View Post
    Got any update pics man?
    It came up well, happy with it for a home job.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    but once again you proved me wrong.
    Quote Originally Posted by cassina View Post
    I was hit by one such driver while remaining in the view of their mirror.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    It came up well, happy with it for a home job.



    Cannot really see it in that Photo dude, would be great if you had one before assembling it again
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    Quote Originally Posted by Moto-Dynamix View Post
    Cannot really see it in that Photo dude, would be great if you had one before assembling it again
    Yeah not my best work. Dont always think about taking pics. But happy with it. Already had comments on how different the bike looks to "what is it?".

    Its so old its new again.
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