2bfast Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I know theres been a good handfull PM me about my polished calipers and for more pictures of them. Had to take my wheels off on the rear for maintenance reasons so I figured I would snap a few finally. Here ya go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Eagle Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Those look really nice! I would like to see a how to on this if you ever get time, I think it would be a good sticky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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2bfast Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Those look really nice! I would like to see a how to on this if you ever get time, I think it would be a good sticky... Having an F-Body backround, I got the idea off of LS1tech. Ya'll think im crazy, some of them boys make me look bad. Basically its like this: Grind off the high/rough spots with 200 grit. Then the process begins. Start wet sanding with 400 grit all the way to 2000 grit. After 2000, take a buffing wheel with Mothers Billet polish and watch it shine. I obviously dont drive my truck in the winter months or weather period so this was a winter project about 2 years ago along with a few other pieces on the truck. This obviously isnt something you would do if you drive your truck daily as maintantence would be killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Eagle Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Having an F-Body backround, I got the idea off of LS1tech. Ya'll think im crazy, some of them boys make me look bad. Basically its like this: Grind off the high/rough spots with 200 grit. Then the process begins. Start wet sanding with 400 grit all the way to 2000 grit. After 2000, take a buffing wheel with Mothers Billet polish and watch it shine. I obviously dont drive my truck in the winter months or weather period so this was a winter project about 2 years ago along with a few other pieces on the truck. This obviously isnt something you would do if you drive your truck daily as maintantence would be killer. I think it would work if it was clearcoated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bfast Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) I think it would work if it was clearcoated... A handful has tried that, but the heat cycles after awhile turned the shine into a yellowish dull tint. Edited August 8, 2010 by 2BFAST (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawknwv Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Ive never seen anyone do that before even on LS1tech. Looks really good though. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Roknic Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) Looks awesome....I love it Edited August 8, 2010 by SS Muscle Truck (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepingcrna Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I love em ! But I'd never put em on. Except to take a pic. I just had mine powder coated and they look to good to put on a daily driver. Nice work Brian, with emphasis on work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridin2slow Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 that looks awesome, i'd do that to something i dont DD, but look killer none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Those look so badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 looks awesome man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Those turned out killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 That looks awesome, makes me want to do it, but chrome calipers wouldn't last for a second up here lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 WoW! My first thought way your crazy. Then you said it yourself. They look sweet! There are other easier ways to polish them, but no "easy" way. There is a grinding/polishing compound called greaseless comound. Put it on a buffing wheel and it acts like a sander but can conform to the shape better and leaves fewer sanding marks. It comes in grits up to 3000 I believe. Then after all the sanding is done hit it with some buffing - polishing compound rouge and it looks like chrome. I have done wheels, Harley engines, sportbike frames, valve covers etc like this and it takes 25% of the time to do and looks 100% better than the by hand way. BTW there are some good clear powdercoat brands out there that will not yellow and will hold up to the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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