Ollie1 Mini Mayfair 1988 +Greeves Scottish Messages 95 Apr 13, 2011 #1 I am trying to polish up my bike frame to have a brushed aluminium affect and was wondering what flap disc would be best for the job? Thanks, Ollie.
I am trying to polish up my bike frame to have a brushed aluminium affect and was wondering what flap disc would be best for the job? Thanks, Ollie.
grim_d Unlikeable idiot. Messages 4,218 Location Scotland - Ayrshire Apr 13, 2011 #2 You wont get straight lines with a polishing flap disc. so not much use it you really want that brushed aluminium look. Personally I would use some sandpaper or some scotchbrite pads, the grade really depends on how big you want the "strokes" to be.
You wont get straight lines with a polishing flap disc. so not much use it you really want that brushed aluminium look. Personally I would use some sandpaper or some scotchbrite pads, the grade really depends on how big you want the "strokes" to be.
Ollie1 Mini Mayfair 1988 +Greeves Scottish Messages 95 Apr 13, 2011 #3 Thanks I'll see what i've got. Ollie.
grim_d Unlikeable idiot. Messages 4,218 Location Scotland - Ayrshire Apr 13, 2011 #4 My post had probably changed since you replied, I didn't realise that you could get polishing flap discs (scotchbrite on a disc it looks like) so edited it accordingly.
My post had probably changed since you replied, I didn't realise that you could get polishing flap discs (scotchbrite on a disc it looks like) so edited it accordingly.