Polishing the resin panel on my Drag

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

I've got all the drag 2's and other Voopoo vapes so i'm going to do this as well. Are you sure you needed to start at a 200 ?? I would think 600 then straight to 1000 would probably do. Mind you yours look fantastic for just a half hours work

I tried starting at 400 but the top layer almost seemed like some kind of coating and it was difficult to break through.The 180 worked to get through it easily. Of course you can try it.The worst that could happen is you would have to go to a coarser grit as I did.

 

[charlie1465]

I tried starting at 400 but the top layer almost seemed like some kind of coating and it was difficult to break through.The 180 worked to get through it easily. Of course you can try it.The worst that could happen is you would have to go to a coarser grit as I did.

Yes I agree, I have several projects I want to take on. I've got two mechs for example which have a clear cerakote. This stops them tarnishing but kind of something about them I don't like.

I also have several ultem mods which again, comes up like a mirror when polished up with this same technique.....

 

[bombastinator]

I wouldn't expect a manufacturer to do this as the cost would be prohibitive.Its a fair amount of work.

If it can’t be automated it absolutely is. There are automatic bowling ball polishers though so one would assume it at least can be done.

 

[charlie1465]

Ok...job done It turned out that I could only get 400 grit, 600 grit and a 220 grit for awkward marks etc. However I bought a buffing wheel along with two types of pastes...one for pre polish and one for final.

Like you I found that I had to go to the 220 grit to get off what I think is some kind of cerakote and as you said a little bit of work was needed to get the edges clean because of the rounded profile on the Drag 2.....Pic below....love it The pictures don't do it justice though in reality its like a high gloss mirror finish....super super shiny. I'd recommend the process to any one.

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

Cool Charlie! Nice work!
I can't stop rubbing mine....(easy people)

 

[ShowMeTwice]

Vinny and Charlie ----> excellent work! The "after" photo's are awesome.

And thanks for the "how to" that may come in handy for me at some point [saved info].

Cheers!

 

[charlie1465]

Cool Charlie! Nice work!
I can't stop rubbing mine....(easy people)

The only problem with it was that the rest of the mod was painted black and although I carefully covered the exposed bits surrounding the resin panel I ended up taking the paint off. It was no problem really, I just had to polish the bare edges up to a mirror finish as well

 

[jandrew]

Well, I was inspired to do the resin panels on my Aspire Feedlink squonker --- fortunately, they can be removed, so working on them is rather easier. Also, it is suprisingly difficult to photograph the polished panels in a way that shows their depth, color, and polish without too much glint and reflection. Anyway, here's the before and afters:

Before:

After:

After, on the mod again:

 

[Vapedog]

Insert poor quality Voopoo, here....and...

 

[charlie1465]

Well, I was inspired to do the resin panels on my Aspire Feedlink squonker --- fortunately, they can be removed, so working on them is rather easier. Also, it is suprisingly difficult to photograph the polished panels in a way that shows their depth, color, and polish without too much glint and reflection. Anyway, here's the before and afters:

Before:
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After:
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After, on the mod again:
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It's a stunning finish... I'm going to do anything I think will come up nicely... Ultem, brass, copper, wood and resin. I've got the bug

 

[charlie1465]

Insert poor quality Voopoo, here....and...
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Hatred will just eat up your soul

 

[Vapedog]

Hatred will just eat up your soul

Nah, its a love hate relationship. So its very well balanced and healthy. I feel fine, really, I do.

 

[stols001]

Voopoo hatred like nourishes your soul. It's kind of like hating, oh, Hitler.

To strong? IDK but I have found a bit of hate to be useful here and there.

I don't care who buys or even improves a voopoo mod but it ain't gonna be me. LOL.

Anna

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

This thread was made to help people improve their resin panels.If you want to bash Voopoo start your own thread.

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

Well, I was inspired to do the resin panels on my Aspire Feedlink squonker --- fortunately, they can be removed, so working on them is rather easier. Also, it is suprisingly difficult to photograph the polished panels in a way that shows their depth, color, and polish without too much glint and reflection. Anyway, here's the before and afters:

Before:
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After:
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After, on the mod again:
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You did a great job Andrew.

 

[stols001]

This thread was made to help people improve their resin panels.If you want to bash Voopoo start your own thread.

Since you asked so nicely, I agree

Anna

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

I wasn't asking......

 

[classwife]

Stop the hijacking of threads and the off topic comments.
If you aren't interested in participating on the topic of this thread - move on to a thread you are interested in.

Thankyoumuches

 

[jandrew]

My friend has my other resin Feedlink on permanent loan --- she decided she might like the polished finish as well, so I brought it home for a visit and a polish...

Before:

After:

 

[Vinnybagodoughnuts]

I agree it's hard to capture just how good they look when polished but from what I can see you did a great job.