sawsalesman
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So who is our resident polishing expert on this site? I would love some detailed instruction on how to polish my tunnel. I plan on making this a summer project.
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Its more than just polish. All factory aluminum will polish up decent but wont ever be mirror like unless you sand it first. I use 200, then 400, then 1000 grit wet sand paper first then buff with wheel (if possible) with Mothers, then lastly use Wizards Aluminum polish as the last step. It can be a very long process. But the effort is worth it once you see the results.
sawsalesman
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Blue,
You say to buff with Mothers. What type of product are you using from Mothers. I will look for some Wizards Aluminum polish. I thought I would try your process on a piece of aluminum I have to see how the process goes before I start on the sled. I would hate to do it wrong on the machine.
You say to buff with Mothers. What type of product are you using from Mothers. I will look for some Wizards Aluminum polish. I thought I would try your process on a piece of aluminum I have to see how the process goes before I start on the sled. I would hate to do it wrong on the machine.
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I use Mothers Aluminum Polish http://www.autogeek.net/motmagalpol.html
And this Wizards product
http://wizardsproducts.com/Merchant2/me ... gory_Code=
Make sure when sanding, to use plenty of water and sand lengthwise on the tunnel. In other words, do not swirl your sandpaper, run it from left to right and back in a straight line, no swirling.
And this Wizards product
http://wizardsproducts.com/Merchant2/me ... gory_Code=
Make sure when sanding, to use plenty of water and sand lengthwise on the tunnel. In other words, do not swirl your sandpaper, run it from left to right and back in a straight line, no swirling.
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I forgot how puurdy that sled was Matt 
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Mighty said:I forgot how puurdy that sled was Matt
Thanks Dan, I literally lived in the garage with that sled. SICK!!
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Matt,
That is just awesome! I guess I will be living in my garage as well. Any idea how many hours you have into just the tunnel polishing?
That is just awesome! I guess I will be living in my garage as well. Any idea how many hours you have into just the tunnel polishing?
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I kinda live in my garage too. Snowmobiles in mid summer, 80 degrees. I think they have counciling for people like us. lol
I kinda live in my garage too. Snowmobiles in mid summer, 80 degrees. I think they have counciling for people like us. lol
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sawsalesman said:
Umm, A LOT! LOL...I really never timed it, but I did spend a large amount of time on it. The more detailed you are, the better the end result will be.
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Well it looks sweet! Blurred, you are correct. There should be some special counciling for us freaks! Thanks for the info Blue.
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sawsalesman said:
You are quite welcome.
yammiman
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Blue - that is one sweet RX!! - never done a tunnel, but I've done alot of misc. parts as practice - got a tunnel I want to do this year - it is alot of work, but your tools, products and proper techniqe makes it alot easier - the sanding saves alot of work - nice job!! 
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matt if you have already polished tunnel can you go back and sand
then do your steps?
matt if you have already polished tunnel can you go back and sand
then do your steps?
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Re: polish
Most definetely. Its never to late so sand. Take you time though and dont rush it, the more detailed you are, the better it will look.
yamadog1 said:
Most definetely. Its never to late so sand. Take you time though and dont rush it, the more detailed you are, the better it will look.
sobfrogg
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Wet sanding is the way to go.
I have over 40 hours in my Attak.
I started w/ 800 grit, then 1500, on to 3000, and finished the sanding w/ 4000 grit.
I like to touch it up w/ Mothers Billit pollish. When it needs to be cleaned up just some window cleaner works well. If not available wate and a paper towel
Here is a pic from the middle of a ride
I have over 40 hours in my Attak.
I started w/ 800 grit, then 1500, on to 3000, and finished the sanding w/ 4000 grit.
I like to touch it up w/ Mothers Billit pollish. When it needs to be cleaned up just some window cleaner works well. If not available wate and a paper towel
Here is a pic from the middle of a ride
