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Twin O/B Sonic 08-31-2011 08:42 PM

Ditto.
 

Originally Posted by brian41 (Post 3493207)
I use scotch pads on mine and they look new with out a lot of work.

Me too.

Strip Poker 388 09-03-2011 02:05 PM

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Ive heard some people useing the scotchbrite pad with wd40 on the speedmasters.

I spray water on the drive then spray the Eagle etching magwheel cleaner(acid) on it and start scrubing/sanding with the 3M scotchbrite veryfine pad,dont let it streak.Or just spray it on the scotchbrite pad then sand.its tuff on you hands after awhile:drink:

I"ve da sanded it up to 800 before

Strip Poker 388 09-03-2011 03:49 PM

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The Imco's I had came very smooth to start with,They were easier to polish than the Bmax's,they are very porous and I had to start with a da 36 grit and a belt sander to straighten and thin them.Heres some picks at 36grit and sanded.

TW720HVY 09-04-2011 12:37 PM

Thanks for the detailed information. I am going to give this a try today!

TW720HVY 09-05-2011 09:05 AM


Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 3495275)
Ive heard some people useing the scotchbrite pad with wd40 on the speedmasters.

I spray water on the drive then spray the Eagle etching magwheel cleaner(acid) on it and start scrubing/sanding with the 3M scotchbrite veryfine pad,dont let it streak.Or just spray it on the scotchbrite pad then sand.its tuff on you hands after awhile:drink:

I"ve da sanded it up to 800 before

This worked like a charm and was done in minutes! Thanks for the advice! Now I need to get my hands on some Sharkhide. :drink:

Strip Poker 388 09-05-2011 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TW720HVY (Post 3495966)
This worked like a charm and was done in minutes! Thanks for the advice! Now I need to get my hands on some Sharkhide. :drink:


Cool.now lets polish them:drink:

coolmedown 09-05-2011 11:19 AM

Do tell how to polish, those look sweet. I would love to do that this fall.:drink:

jbraun2828 09-06-2011 09:23 PM

The paint on my standard bravos is starting to peal. I was planning on having the lowers painted silver this winter. After reading this thread can I just strip the paint and polish them or are they different from the the speedmasters and nxt's. I'm in fresh water and I really like the silver look. Sorry for the hyjack.

Revd Up 03-13-2012 10:59 PM

That sharkhide is pretty pricey. I see Eastwood sells it for about $72 a quart shipped.
Anyone know who has the best price?

Pokher Ace 03-14-2012 10:00 AM

How does it do on polished aluminum?


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