Topic: Stainless trim polishing
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I would like to polish my windshield trim under and between my t-tops, anyone have any luck bringing this to a mirror finish?
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Cramerton, NC - USA
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Ive polished mine with good results, however, not to an absolute "mirror" finish. I did it by hand using "seimchrome" polish which is available in most motorcycle shops. It's excellent on most any metal or plastic but not really cheap. There are a multitude of polishes out there including one called "wenol" that is good also but semichrome is readily available here.
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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You can make it like new with a buffing wheel and rouge. It goes fastest if you start coarser and go finer.
Larry
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I did my stock door sills like Larry said and buffed them with rouge. I got a starter kit from Home Depot. The same should work for your application. Then I used my bench top grinder. It was a lot of work, but got a good shine. They also make a rouge just for stainless steel.
steves74 2008-05-15 16:12:06

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This is funny.... Todd and I were thinking alike.... I just posted a similar question during the same time period. At least I know now I am not alone...... Between the 2 posts we should get some good ideas! Thanks in advance for those who reply!!!!!
Tuxblacray 2008-05-15 16:04:17
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