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Old 05-15-2007, 07:17 AM
saakers saakers is offline
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Default Polishing Stainless Tank

I just got my new stainless steel tank from Rick's, what's the best way to polish it?
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Old 05-15-2007, 11:11 AM
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I just got my new stainless steel tank from Rick's, what's the best way to polish it?
Best way : Lots of work and equipment

http://www.englishcustompolishing.co...stainless.html

Easiest way : take it to local buffer

http://www.thomasnet.com/products/po...2151758-1.html
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Old 05-15-2007, 08:09 PM
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i used 600 then 800 grit on a tank, then used an angle buffer and started with red compound then white to finish off, keeping the buffer sliding around works the best so you get even work.If you dont want to do it, most wheel repair shops will do it for you, for a ricks tank i couldnt imagine them charging more then 200 bucks since its already smooth
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Old 07-24-2007, 09:05 AM
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get some neverdull or mothers mag and alum polish and go to town on it.
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Old 07-25-2007, 01:54 AM
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Easiest way : take it to local buffer

this guy has obviously done this kinda work before

its time and money ahead to pay people to do what they do...... stainless is just about the hardest material on the planet to polish out with now burns/flaws. i have done it a few times, then i found a local place that does it way faster, way better........ and if its not quite up to par.... they do it some more or they dont get paid.
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