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Bobbo MC-9 (Bobbo) (66.214.52.119)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 04, 2002 - 11:54 pm: | |
Hi Guys, I need help! I'm going to start polishing the stainless steel on our MC-9. I plan on using black rouge and then follow up with green rouge. But the question I have is that the high speed buffer I have is rated at 2300 rpm max. and according to some previous post that I have read say that I should use a buffer thats runs at 2500 rpm. Does the difference really matter? I seen a polisher/buffer at Home Depot that has a variable speed from 1400 to 3400 rpms. Would running a buffer even faster than 2500 rpms make a difference? |
(Comet) (63.214.13.77)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 05, 2002 - 11:16 pm: | |
You should be fine with 2300 rpm. Too fast and you can burn the rouge. I say try it with your buffer, and if it doesn't work maybe go buy (or rent) one. Good luck. |
Molsdorf (208.18.102.79)
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Well I have done this by hand and had to find out the hard way.
Instead of that rouge and old methods that work but require so much of your time. Go to Wal-Mart and in the automotive section you should find a product called " Blue Magic" try that with 4/0 steel wool and a soft rag to wipe off. It will work with buffer also, your speed is about right. You can also use less steel wool by using 3/0 then go over with 4/0. Try this in a place that does not show so much and if you don't like it (you will) you can go back to the all week old way.
By the way most good truck stops have it, we keep our wheels shining as you probably noticed, this way. Yes works on aluminum also. |
Bobbo MC-9 (Bobbo) (66.214.52.119)
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Molsdorf,
Your advice worked great. The only thing I had to do first was wet sand with 1000 grit sandpaper, due to the fact that my bus has oxidation on the stainless steel. I wonder if I were to use a heavier grit steel wool and black magic if that would cut out the wet sand? The only thing I would recommend is to wear a pair of latex or rubber gloves.
Bobbo
MC-9 |
Molsdorf (208.18.102.183)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - 2:45 pm: | |
Yes it would I hate to use that heavy grit paper, I would rather wet san with 1500-2000, problem being is those sanding marks, did you use 3/0 or just 4/0. You prob will be better to use a little heavier grit just be careful not to get to heavy. I'm glad you liked it, thought you would. Keep me posted as to what you find works best for you (I still can learn more too). Yes on those gloves, I hate to work with gloves but I know I would be better off. I like the black magic for finishing, just get off before it goes back to what it looked like before you started. Also there is a chrome polish intended to be used with buffer only, I will have to get the name for you, I forgot, it is in my box under the bus. It really is also a fine grit compond with kerosine, in it.
You can get that Blue Magic in a wide bottle and like a face cream consis, or a little more liquid like in a squeeze bottle. Both worked ok, but the wide bottle like the cream went a little further. |
Molsdorf (208.18.102.183)
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Ok Bobbo,
The other product is by Presta Products, should find at a supply store also. If not the phone # is 1-800-860-4488.
It is called Chroma 1500 Cleaner/Glaze. It removes 1500 grit sand scratches, eliminates heavy blemishes & surface imperfections. Contains NO wax or silicone.
I have used this only and it worked well, just don't buff till its dry, again take a clean rag and finish buff with it.
Like all people with a lot of projects (and a little lazy) I look at the fastest way I can, when you own a bus you got the projects all in one big bundle, as you know. |
MC - Iv (24.83.235.106)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 4:26 am: | |
I have read on this thread both "Blue Magic" and "Black Magic". I have seen Black Magic on the store shelf, but no sign of "Blue Magic". Are these two different products? |
dana dutkowski (Dana23) (207.43.155.137)
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hi trying the rouge using black but my question how do you know when to use the green cause thought i had it but have spots that are cloudy would that mean its burnt?using blach with a yellow pad and using green with a white pad just wonder if im doing something wrong but as always thanks for all help Dana |
Molsdorf (208.18.102.28)
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MC - Iv;
No they are not the same, Blue Magic is what you want and the round
container cream is called "Blue Magic Polish Cream" , The address I have is
; Blue Magic , INC
Cleveland , Ohio . We also find it in truck stops. The other product I
mentioned in the post was "Presta Chroma 1500" Which seems to work very
well, It is "Presta Products Akron Ohio 1-800-860-4488 my daughter pick that
one up for me and I'm not sure where she bought it but sure it was also
Wal-Mart. If you can't find the Blue Magic I could get it for you at our
local truck stop, $ 13-15.00 each round container. I will be back in town
around the 10-11 Sept so just e-mail me.
Please let me know how you like it. It sure is simple compared to all that
compounding.
Hope this helps,
Larry
ps; I'm not making anything on this,just trying to pass on and save you guy's all the work of compounding, I did it the hard way also.
Dana; the cloudy spots you refer to are not burnt, just same problem BOBBO was having. You are suppose to use it on a cloth and rub in a cicular motion until the cloth turns black, Which is very little rubbing. I put the both products I mentioned on a buffer and really leaned on the bumper and it came out like new. It (bumper) had so much road film on it I didn't htink I would every get it cleaned, then came out the buffer for a last try and Bingo I found a new bumper under there.
Use a compounding pad, then wipe off with nice soft cloth or lamps wool pad.
Please let me know how you all do, BOBBO seem to be doing well. |
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