Project: Metal Polishing

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andyd wrote:Looks great Andrew :)
Jasonmarie wrote:That has come up better then new mate , your be bling -ing up under the bonnet soon ..... :beer:
Thanks chaps! :D
When you think of how much mirage charge for an afternarket cover for the relay, it's a cheaper alternative if you have all the polishing stuff already.
I don't mind polishing up what is already under the bonnet to make it look good, but I definitely won't be adding any extra bling.

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I thought i would need sun glasses to see under your bonnet nextyear ....... :lol:

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My order arrived OMG I think I have over done it as I will not need any more polishing stuff for sometime . That’s was so cheap .
Also how bad is it they send you a book . That ultrasound machine is going up on my list ...

Cheers Andrew a really good find mate :beer:


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Jasonmarie wrote:Cheers Andrew a really good find mate :beer:
Hi Jason,
Yes, they do good quality items for the trade. I bought some other buffing wheels from the seller on Ebay, but they aren't as good quality as the ones from Moleroda.
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Don't do it, it could turn out to be expensive...... :D

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Yes I was working out the space of a clock workings and stated looking at at 6L machine what is £550 . But I will put the book away for after xmas and have another look .
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Jasonmarie wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:28 pm I noted they do the ultrasonic cleaners that I really should think about nextyear
Hi Jason,
Did you ever get an ultrasonic cleaner? The reason I ask is that I've just spent a minute or 240 cleaning that steering coupling I bought at CCI and wondered if there might be an easier way? :D

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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:41 pm
Jasonmarie wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:28 pm I noted they do the ultrasonic cleaners that I really should think about nextyear
Hi Jason,
Did you ever get an ultrasonic cleaner? The reason I ask is that I've just spent a minute or 240 cleaning that steering coupling I bought at CCI and wondered if there might be an easier way? :D

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D366Y wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:24 pm 4hours?? That's commitment!! :lol:
I like to see a job through to it's conclusion! :)

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D366Y wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 3:24 pm
Andrew 2.8i wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:41 pm
Jasonmarie wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:28 pm I noted they do the ultrasonic cleaners that I really should think about nextyear
Hi Jason,
Did you ever get an ultrasonic cleaner? The reason I ask is that I've just spent a minute or 240 cleaning that steering coupling I bought at CCI and wondered if there might be an easier way? :D

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4hours?? That's commitment!! :lol:
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Thought you would be out on the B roads today Andrew :drive: :D
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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 2:41 pm
Jasonmarie wrote: Sat Nov 24, 2018 10:28 pm I noted they do the ultrasonic cleaners that I really should think about nextyear
Hi Jason,
Did you ever get an ultrasonic cleaner? The reason I ask is that I've just spent a minute or 240 cleaning that steering coupling I bought at CCI and wondered if there might be an easier way? :D

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No I have still not got one I should do really just been doing stuff the old way . I bet that looks like new now are you going to paint the part ?
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Jasonmarie wrote: Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:23 pm I bet that looks like new now are you going to paint the part ?
It looks alright as it is, but I'm not sure how long it will stay like that, even if protected with some lacquer. I'll probably paint it satin black.

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think my spare is painted black I will have a look over the weekend .
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Jasonmarie wrote: Fri Nov 30, 2018 12:34 pm So here’s the update to the jet washer that has been hanging on the fence with clear coat on !
The verdict. No it’s gone really blemish and dark ? I did use panel wipe before using the clear coat and did spray 3 coats on , but it’s pants . So how the clear coat does not work has me baffled.

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Just read this post, and I was wondering if this might be worth trying? It`s for sealing printed circuit boards, which are copper, against moisture. It does work for that, maybe worth trying?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Servisol-Plast ... way&sr=8-1
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That does look very interesting , yes almost a coat of plastic . I wonder what I could use that on . I have a old BR train lamp at the moment that I was just going to clean and clear coat that might be better to use the plastic spray .

Looks good . :beer: Steve
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Here's the steering coupling, cleaned up and ready for painting.
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:applaud: :applaud: well done sir , as it was really covered in oil and grease looks new now .
Also nice to see the Laser forum official tea towel in picture :beer:

I am Sure when you got that did you our somebody say you can’t get the parts now to refurbish them ?
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Jasonmarie wrote: Thu Jul 04, 2019 8:23 pm I am Sure when you got that did you our somebody say you can’t get the parts now to refurbish them ?
Thanks Jason. Yes, it was quite a sight when I got it. All that dirt was covering a lot of surface rust too.
It was me who said that CCI have stopped supplying the reproduction coupling, it was the seller that said the refurb kits are no longer available, although I've just looked on Ebay and there are some on there.

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I thought it was you but glad there’s some refurb kits on eBay . Now your one is all cleaned up your sorted for a spare that was a good buy mate :cool:
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