Refinishing

[Jxoo]

Hi, does anyone know where or how to get metal surfaces refinished? Would like to get my pv brushed...

 

[madhero]

Most metal workshops would be able to do it.
If you want it brushed, it's pretty simple and a 5min job. All you need is a drill and fine sandpaper.

Here's a self brushed Gus tele.

 

[Aizerson]

is that a macaveli in the background..?

 

[Jxoo]

Awesomeness... How fine should the sandpaper be?

 

[madhero]

is that a macaveli in the background..?

Good eye bro. It is.
It's in cold storage right now. lol...

 

[madhero]

Awesomeness... How fine should the sandpaper be?

Now, that's the problem, I have no idea... Went to hardware shop, said "uncle, give me fine sandpaper"... He passed me and I paid.
Now I don't have enough of it left to see the printing on the back.
Go with your feel bro. lol...

 

[Aizerson]

Good eye bro. It is.
It's in cold storage right now. lol...

18350? if yes would you wish to sell it..?

 

[jazon1]

back when i was a machinist we often used Green Scotch-bright for a brushed look,its easier then sandpaper because you dont have to worry about making any deep scratches on accident with the sandpaper paper.

 

[Jxoo]

So do I use scotch brite to rub it or do i attach it to a drill???

 

[madhero]

So do I use scotch brite to rub it or do i attach it to a drill???

I use a drill and sandpaper to get an even brushing.
Spin the drill and just place the sandpaper lightly without excessive force, moving up and down. Stopping every now and then to check the finish. It's simpler for me.
You can always give scotch bright a go.

 

[madhero]

18350? if yes would you wish to sell it..?

Can't comment on that. Wait tio ban. lol...

 

[alvinado]

lol.......

 

[Ash45]

Do you want it mirror-polished or somewhat matted?

For the latter, steel-wool works wonders....

To shine it up, apply some 'Autosol' and polish off with a fine cloth.
Don't do this too often though. 'Autosol' is rather abrasive...

BTW, if you're using sandpaper, make sure to use water with it.

Look for the #XXXX on the sandpaper. The higher, the finer it is.

To give you an rough idea: #5000 is watch/jewellery polishing grade.

 

[Jxoo]

Do you want it mirror-polished or somewhat matted?

For the latter, steel-wool works wonders....

To shine it up, apply some 'Autosol' and polish off with a fine cloth.
Don't do this too often though. 'Autosol' is rather abrasive...

Im looking to get smth like the finishing on the EA mod...

 

[Ash45]

Use steel-wool.

Get from "Home-Fix'.

 

[jazon1]

yea steal wool would work as good as the scotch bright whether you use the drill or not is up to you
you can get the same finish ether way but the drill would be alot faster.

 

[kimochi-ii]

I thinking of making the vamo ss to malt using sandpaper manually, possible? Difficult part prob the screen and button to avoid

Ss attracts scratches and fingerprints

 

[Domtine]

You can get steel wool @ Daiso too. $2 for more than enuff

 

[jazon1]

I thinking of making the vamo ss to malt using sandpaper manually, possible? Difficult part prob the screen and button to avoid

Ss attracts scratches and fingerprints

the difficult part is using sand paper its very unforgiving one rub in the wrong direction and youll have to sand it forever to get rid of the scratch marks,stick with scotch brite or steal wool and just stick some masking tape over the screen and buttons.

 

[Jxoo]

Thanks for all the suggestions... I would most probably try it with scotch bright and see how it goes from there.