Checked everywhere and I can't find any info on polishing a frame? Anyone done it? And more importantly, how?
Cheers, Alex
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Re: polishing
400 grit sandpaper, then 800, then 1200, then 2000, then polish with a rag roller and red jewellers rouge.
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Re: polishing
Can I send a couple frames your way , happy to pay double timecargo wrote:Took me 30 seconds
Nothing worse than having an H and not being able to scratch it !
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Re: polishing
I wouldn't have a polished frame about the place..................too much like hard work keeping it polished.
All that grit and elbow grease............don't make em any faster
All that grit and elbow grease............don't make em any faster
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Re: polishing
Ta for that. I know it'll take more like 45 seconds but I just like that look.banner001 wrote:400 grit sandpaper, then 800, then 1200, then 2000, then polish with a rag roller and red jewellers rouge.