Question about polishing

[loodeytunes]

So i heard a bad news from a dear friend today who also happens to be a gg lover. His house was burnt down early this morning, everyone's okay but everything's gone. He sent me a pic of his mods and I'm thinking of offering to polish them all for him but wondering if it's even possible. =( Any idea how this can be done? Or what do I need? I have access to a table top polisher (whatever that is called). Appreciate any tips from the OCDs out there =) Otherwise I'll probably have to share a piece from my gg collection with him.



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[MadMatt986]

I am not a polishing expert but since the plastic windows on the Ithakas looks intact I speculate the damage is not thermal and only from soot and water. Simply take 'em apart and polish by hand with a polishing compound. I personally just use the stuff meant for chrome from the hardware store and get great results (I can hear some of you gasping now *g*)... but then I am not OCD

 

[imeothanasis]

buffing wheels will do the job lood. I am very sorry about your friend' house asd I really hope he is ok and also had insurance for it

So i heard a bad news from a dear friend today who also happens to be a gg lover. His house was burnt down early this morning, everyone's okay but everything's gone. He sent me a pic of his mods and I'm thinking of offering to polish them all for him but wondering if it's even possible. =( Any idea how this can be done? Or what do I need? I have access to a table top polisher (whatever that is called). Appreciate any tips from the OCDs out there =) Otherwise I'll probably have to share a piece from my gg collection with him.

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[Electraglide1]

Buffing wheels & some rouge sticks. I've brought many SS and aluminum Harley parts back. Use soft wheels & the finest grade polish (less abrasive) polish that will work. Also keep the part moving so you don't "burn" it. Slower rpm better than super fast. I'll bet everything except o-rings & plastic are still good.

 

[Darkreign]

I personally use a combo of Brasso http://www.walmart.com/ip/BRASSO/14862623 on the tough stuff, then Mothers Billet Mothers® Billet Metal Polish on a buffing wheel for the shine. Lastly I apply Maguiars Paste Carnauba http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g7014j-gold-class™-carnauba-plus-paste-wax/ for the finishing touches.

 

[gtbb]

I would recommend that they first be taken down to individual pieces. Once apart clean off all loose matter with tap water and soap. Follow with hand polish with a metal polish. Once you see what they look like you can properly assess further treatment. It could be a simple Brasso rub down or a polish with the buffing wheel. Keep your progress posted for more help.

 

[loodeytunes]

Thanks for the response guys, will try a suggesed and update the progress here =)

 

[anavidfan]

Cant wait to see the after shots. Im sure with some TLC you will get them back to showroom condition.