Subject	So why the emery cloth and not just 180 git sandpaper?
Posted by	RedTTZ91(OK) on August 26, 2008 at 2:01 PM
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In Reply To	the polishing compounds as well as the sand paper depends on posted by Cap927(Boston) on August 26, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Message	easier to maneuver and fold and get in small place or what?
Follow Ups	Thinking about polishing some things - RedTTZ91(OK) 12:57:28 08/26/08 I get my stuff from eastwood... (n/m) - BOOZTD 3 13:03:17 08/26/08 +1, thier clears are really good once polished too... (n/m) - LaRose 13:06:37 08/26/08 i say the 3m website is where you can get most of those. (n/m) - RedSER13 13:04:16 08/26/08 I checked out eastwood - RedTTZ91(OK) 13:06:27 08/26/08 if you have a plating or dipping company in town... - LaRose 13:10:49 08/26/08 I only use 4" spiral and 4" loose buffs... - BOOZTD 3 13:14:10 08/26/08 thank you - RedTTZ91(OK) 13:17:23 08/26/08 Did you use the buffs on a regular drill? or a special tool? (n/m) - RedTTZ91(OK) 13:10:02 08/26/08 the polishing compounds as well as the sand paper depends on - Cap927(Boston) 13:29:05 08/26/08 don't mean to hi-jack the thread, but is it the same process - BOOZT_JUNKIE 13:35:07 08/26/08 you could, however if any material is cut off, usually - Cap927(Boston) 13:53:01 08/26/08 wow your work looks good - RedTTZ91(OK) 13:50:24 08/26/08 works well for round pieces like the runners on the intake - Cap927(Boston) 13:55:45 08/26/08 So why the emery cloth and not just 180 git sandpaper? - RedTTZ91(OK) 14:01:36 08/26/08 yes, also note that the bolts on the last picture are - Cap927(Boston) 14:05:01 08/26/08 Got ya so If I use the emery cloth, is it not necessary - RedTTZ91(OK) 14:08:12 08/26/08 sorry I' married :) >>>>>>>>>>>> - Cap927(Boston) 14:17:38 08/26/08 this is to much lol - RedTTZ91(OK) 14:19:07 08/26/08 check the pictures above on how to hold the water pipes in - Cap927(Boston) 14:22:03 08/26/08 I go as far up as 2k grit. 1k, 1.5k, 2k, then compounds - BigTDogg (MA) 14:39:18 08/26/08 wait until you get married, then you'll master the art of - Cap927(Boston) 14:43:27 08/26/08 great line wasted on the single :-) (n/m) - Bostonian88 21:01:52 08/26/08 here is the website to the products I use for metal - Cap927(Boston) 14:08:15 08/26/08 alright thanks, where those factory nissan bolts? (n/m) - RedTTZ91(OK) 14:25:44 08/26/08 Also in the write up - RedTTZ91(OK) 14:36:04 08/26/08 I don't use compounds until I'm done with the sanding - Cap927(Boston) 14:40:52 08/26/08 no I've replaced probably 99% of the bolts around the - Cap927(Boston) 14:37:47 08/26/08 So you've realized she's a keeper...good to hear. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:41:04 08/26/08 long story short, I was at Kelly Nissan in Lynnfield picking - Cap927(Boston) 14:55:13 08/26/08 If your bored - stop polishing useless bolts & drive it. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 15:05:21 08/26/08 I know, I know *head down in shame* - Cap927(Boston) 15:46:13 08/26/08 Haha, smart woman. 2nd Bernie. ;-) (n/m) - TT XTZ 15:15:44 08/26/08 I'm glad. Oh, and to avoid this problem in the future - BigTDogg (MA) 15:18:38 08/26/08 "we'll bring back the NEZ scene" - ZEngineer 15:21:24 08/26/08 Why you pessimistic lil Canuckian fruit... (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 15:25:14 08/26/08 it isn't dead, just upgrading. :) - Cap927(Boston) 15:36:33 08/26/08 nice looking engine bay. the battery tie down! is it custom - flabz 14:43:20 08/26/08 yes, one of my rescent "I'm borred and need to do something" (n/m) - Cap927(Boston) 14:44:51 08/26/08 i like it. nice work. (n/m) - flabz 14:46:41 08/26/08 well your telling me everything diff then this write up - RedTTZ91(OK) 14:43:29 08/26/08 Well, I'm showing you how I do it, everyone has their - Cap927(Boston) 15:00:25 08/26/08 Okay then two last questions - RedTTZ91(OK) 15:02:52 08/26/08 yes, same direction, but start with the cranies and - Cap927(Boston) 15:34:43 08/26/08 I heart your engine bay (n/m) - 93Z32Driver 14:53:28 08/26/08 Beautiful. (n/m) - TT XTZ 15:16:39 08/26/08 Re: Thinking about polishing some things - unfascinated 16:25:18 08/26/08
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