[jtraptor660]

im thinking about venturing into the polishing buisness part time out of my garage. any tips into getting it done nicely?

 

[Sand Assassins]

patience, and lots of it. Get a good buffer, don't skimp, cheap ones burn up.
Ans get good compounds and wheels, it makes a huge difference in the final product
I am having a buffer built using a 1hp motor, it will be belt driven and can run up to a 12" wheel with plenty of room to work bigger parts

 

[Jose T]

Here's a good place to look.
Eastwood

 

[bigboybanshee]

I do polishing on the side, it's not too bad if you have the right tools.

3M roloc pads
die grinder
bench grinder
good compounds
elbow grease

 

[vr350]

QUOTE (bigboybanshee @ Dec 4 2008, 01:12 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=18651I do polishing on the side, it's not too bad if you have the right tools.

3M roloc pads
die grinder
bench grinder
good compounds
elbow grease


And lots of patience. I have had better luck with the 1750rpm motors than the faster ones.

 

[jtraptor660]

QUOTE (bigboybanshee @ Dec 4 2008, 01:12 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=18651I do polishing on the side, it's not too bad if you have the right tools.

3M roloc pads
die grinder
bench grinder
good compounds
elbow grease


if i get it down. what is a price to charge.

 

[Sand Assassins]

Look at Cascade's website, that's where most send there stuff, It will give you an idea on pricing

 

[bigboybanshee]

QUOTE (vr350 @ Dec 4 2008, 01:42 PM) index.php?act=findpost&pid=18659And lots of patience. I have had better luck with the 1750rpm motors than the faster ones.

Patience is a must, lol! I'll get as comfortable as possible, turn on the tunes and go to town. I'm actually doing a set of cylinders/head/clutch cover this weekend

Cascade's website is a great reference for pricing, but I always do it for less. I'm don't do it for the money, I just like making things shine

 

[Kawiking]

Lol... We all know ur a mirrored finish addict ,travis

Its hard to beat ur bikes when it comes to the "shine" factor

 

[Shutang504]

I use Precise Polishing out of Calexico, CA. They do a great job and I beleive they run a home based buisness. www.precisepolishing.net. Might be able to check pricing to see if your in the ballpark