Purplehaze Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I recently made a set of bus burs for my new front battery bank, and I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on polishing them? I got steel wool, 1000 grit wet/dry paper, rubbing compound, and some Wenol all purpose metal polish. I was told I just need to hit them with the steel wool, and then polish them up. So, is that it? Is there anything else, should I use a buffer, of just do it by hand? Do I let the polish dry, then buff it out? And what about wet sanding them, is that good a or bad idea? All help is appreciated. Here are some pics of said bus bars... Thanks again for your help! Quote Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Anybody? I'd really appreciate some input on this! Thank ya! Quote Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
certifiednut Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 dont wet sand, and follow instructions on the wenol tube, they are small enough that i wouldnt use a buffer. just some elbow grease Quote these orphans aren't going to feast on themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 dont wet sand, and follow instructions on the wenol tube, they are small enough that i wouldnt use a buffer. just some elbow grease Okay, so just scrub them down with the steel wool then? And then hand polish with the wenol? Thanks for help. Quote Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 dont wet sand, and follow instructions on the wenol tube, they are small enough that i wouldnt use a buffer. just some elbow grease X2 on just plain old elbow grease. A cutting compound followed by a polishing compound is great. I used to like Meguiars aluminum wheel polish. Mothers makes some too. If you have a vice, get those bars clamped so they are easier to work on. Good luck and pics with results please. Last time I polished aluminum was my CRF250 frame. I took it from a satin finish to mirror but it took a lot of time. Quote Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
certifiednut Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 i would try the fine wool you have first, if there arent a bunch of deep scratches or anything sand those out with the sandpaper. but basically yeah, rub with the wool, then polish Quote these orphans aren't going to feast on themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Cool deal guys, thanks for the help! I'll definitely upload some pics when I get it done. Thanks again! Quote Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocking.that.eclipse Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Might I ask why you are polishing the bus bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted April 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Might I ask why you are polishing the bus bars? Corrosion resistance? Plus I just wanna make em pretty! Quote Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocking.that.eclipse Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Good reasons lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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