Flame polishing plexi????

Executioner · 31-December-05, 04:56 PM

ok I havn't done much with plexi other crack and break it trying to replace a broken window.
I'm trying a hd window mod (I know

this will be good) I'm in the middle of cutting the hd cover
and have the plexi cut but want to polish the edges, I understand that heat melts the plastic to get a
polished finish.
before I do this any tips, recomendations or warnings before I try it?
This will be part of my Superman project .
Thanks.

Jonny English · 31-December-05, 05:06 PM

/me shudders ...

Cut edges will be shiny when they are perfectly flat - not when they've been flamed. Use progressively finer grades of wet & dry paper (start at around 400 & finish around 2400 grit), then use cutting paste, then an aggressive polish, then a fine polish.

Executioner · 31-December-05, 09:18 PM

Cool any ideas on polishing aluminum? I've been trying for an hour and so far
got a shiney look but u can see the dremmel work,meaning lines instead of an
even chrome look

if I can't get it soon I'll try finding chrome paint and testing it
on some scrap.

musclecars&computers · 31-December-05, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Executioner


	Cool any ideas on polishing aluminum? I've been trying for an hour and so far got a shiney look but u can see the dremmel work,meaning lines instead of an even chrome look if I can't get it soon I'll try finding chrome paint and testing it on some scrap.

Windex and wd-40 sprayed on at same time and some elbo greese or a buffer.

Executioner · 31-December-05, 09:48 PM

REALY?? I take it you've done this already but that's like oil and water, won't the wd
displace the windex???

musclecars&computers · 31-December-05, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Executioner


	REALY?? I take it you've done this already but that's like oil and water, won't the wd displace the windex???

Try it and see. I was just saying what poped in my head, windex cleans metals and wd-40 cleans metals.

But seriously use a high grit sandpaper like 1000 then when ur done buffer it w/ some polish.

Peng Lord · 31-December-05, 11:06 PM

After using buffing compound with the dremel, hand polish with polishing compound. Take your time, it'll come out ok after you put some work into it.

GrandpaNoob72 · 31-December-05, 11:19 PM

I asked mnpctech about polishing up the billet aluminum pieces he sells (fan grills, etc), and he recommended:

"Use Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish

For mirror-like finish, wetsand w/ 600, 800, 1000,
1500 grit wet sandpaper than rub out finish w/ Mothers"

Hope that helps ya out... And post some pics of the outcome as well!

Executioner · 01-January-06, 12:23 AM

Well I don't have those grits of paper (yet) but I found some krokus paper.
After using that I can tell I should get those different grades of sandpaper ,cause
eventhou I'm getting a polished look I can see an orange peel type polished finish.
Gotta remove more material to get rid of it.
I just can't go overboard or the grill will be paper thin.
And thanks for the help!

btw I spent $30 bucks on some modding material so I should see some progress by tues.
( Igot modeay off

)

31-December-05, 04:56 PM		#1 (permalink)
Executioner Apex Master Tech	Flame polishing plexi???? ok I havn't done much with plexi other crack and break it trying to replace a broken window. I'm trying a hd window mod (I know this will be good) I'm in the middle of cutting the hd cover and have the plexi cut but want to polish the edges, I understand that heat melts the plastic to get a polished finish. before I do this any tips, recomendations or warnings before I try it? This will be part of my Superman project . Thanks.

31-December-05, 09:18 PM		#3 (permalink)
Executioner Apex Master Tech	Cool any ideas on polishing aluminum? I've been trying for an hour and so far got a shiney look but u can see the dremmel work,meaning lines instead of an even chrome look if I can't get it soon I'll try finding chrome paint and testing it on some scrap. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Executioner; 31-December-05 at 09:45 PM.. Reason: add pics

01-January-06, 12:23 AM		#9 (permalink)
Executioner Apex Master Tech	Well I don't have those grits of paper (yet) but I found some krokus paper. After using that I can tell I should get those different grades of sandpaper ,cause eventhou I'm getting a polished look I can see an orange peel type polished finish. Gotta remove more material to get rid of it. I just can't go overboard or the grill will be paper thin. And thanks for the help! btw I spent $30 bucks on some modding material so I should see some progress by tues. ( Igot modeay off ) Attached Thumbnails

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31-December-05, 05:06 PM		#2 (permalink)
Jonny English Etiquette & English Gentleman	/me shudders ... Cut edges will be shiny when they are perfectly flat - not when they've been flamed. Use progressively finer grades of wet & dry paper (start at around 400 & finish around 2400 grit), then use cutting paste, then an aggressive polish, then a fine polish.

31-December-05, 09:48 PM		#5 (permalink)
Executioner Apex Master Tech	REALY?? I take it you've done this already but that's like oil and water, won't the wd displace the windex???

31-December-05, 11:06 PM		#7 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	After using buffing compound with the dremel, hand polish with polishing compound. Take your time, it'll come out ok after you put some work into it.

31-December-05, 11:19 PM		#8 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	I asked mnpctech about polishing up the billet aluminum pieces he sells (fan grills, etc), and he recommended: "Use Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish For mirror-like finish, wetsand w/ 600, 800, 1000, 1500 grit wet sandpaper than rub out finish w/ Mothers" Hope that helps ya out... And post some pics of the outcome as well!