trinitom Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Can anyone tell me where i can find the 4000 grit sand paper? I’m polishing some pipes and i would like to finish with 4000. the best i found so far is 1200! thanks in advance! some pictures of my work: (i know you people like photos ) http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4246/cimg1798d.jpghttp://img132.imageshack.us/img132/cimg1798d.jpg/1/w640.png http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/972/cimg1795.jpghttp://img132.imageshack.us/img132/cimg1795.jpg/1/w640.png http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8216/cimg1803p.jpghttp://img34.imageshack.us/img34/cimg1803p.jpg/1/w640.png http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3250/cimg1822.jpghttp://img40.imageshack.us/img40/cimg1822.jpg/1/w640.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 2000-2500-3000 grit is available.Don't know about 4000.http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk sell it,as most car detailing sellers do.Go on to http://www.detailingworld.co.uk for any advice about cleaning anythting on a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 ebay or detailing world will have high quality very fine grit papers available. Meguiers (sp) 3000 grit is the finest I've managed to find. It's a bit pointless going even that far when working metal, you'll get a far better finish using a polisher than just paper (which will always leave marks) PS: Did you buy that carpet from Nizam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 thanks for the link! but they dont have the 4000 in stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave17 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 hahahaha, that is Nizam's carpet! And I had heard that he may be Nizam under a new guise..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 ebay or detailing world will have high quality very fine grit papers available. Meguiers (sp) 3000 grit is the finest I've managed to find. It's a bit pointless going even that far when working metal, you'll get a far better finish using a polisher then just paper (which will always leave marks) PS: Did you buy that carpet from Nizam? I have started with 250 grit than 400 and finally 1200 and in the end with a polishing cloth wheel and Tcut, it doesn't look bad to be honest but i would like to give a try with 3000 or 4000 grit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 surely a cutting paste would be better/easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Or a buffer wheel and animal fat, like soap. I use to do stainless steel fabrication, and when we did mirror polish we used a buffer wheel. like this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-x1-2-Metal-Polishing-Kit-Brass-Aluminium-NFK0-4001_W0QQitemZ280322745423QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item414489a44f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 It will take u weeks with 4000 paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 i have seen polishing kits for sale with various colors compounds and polishing mops, have any one tried one of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Or a buffer wheel and animal fat, like soap. I use to do stainless steel fabrication, and when we did mirror polish we used a buffer wheel. like this : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-x1-2-Metal-Polishing-Kit-Brass-Aluminium-NFK0-4001_W0QQitemZ280322745423QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item414489a44f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50 It will take u weeks with 4000 paper. woo is one of that kits i have seen! they seem to be good for mirror finish, can the mops be attached to a drill? i have a Dremel but i don't think it will do the job with that mops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 ebay or detailing world will have high quality very fine grit papers available. Meguiers (sp) 3000 grit is the finest I've managed to find. It's a bit pointless going even that far when working metal, you'll get a far better finish using a polisher than just paper (which will always leave marks) PS: Did you buy that carpet from Nizam? yep, special offer!! this guy is very famous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have some 6000 grit paper, awsome for polishing metal, but its actually ment for removing scratches from aircraft windscreens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Save your fingers the effort and buy a kit that attaches to a drill. Similar to what Alaing posted but i would use slightly different mops and compounds personally. Assuming you have removed all cast marks from the part: Use a sisal mop and supercut 40 compound or maybe tripoli (more likely in this instance)you will be able to remove 240 - 400 grit scratches from the cast ally. Then once all scratches are removed give the part a good wash to remove any stubborn debris or compound. Move on to a white stich mop with sovereign green compound - again remove all marks from the previous stage during this stage. This may be shiny enough for you although it may have some fine swirl marks. If you want a slightly higher lustre move on to a calico g and blue compound to finish off moving gently across the part to remove the final very fine spiderweb marks. Clean the part with a microfibre cloth and some lime powder. Then wax the hell out of it with a good quality cloth (i used cotton wool to apply the wax) and a microfibre cloth to buff off. Don't mix compounds on the mops, don't over apply the compound (little and often is key). Remember to use a good quality dust mask, eye protection and gloves. A sisal will burn through your skin very quickly, trust me i know ! A kit like this will have more scope if you do more parts (budget metal polishing kit): http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Standard_Polishing_Kits.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendswraith Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 The stuff Heckler is on about is called micromesh and can be v expensive, but it can go upto about 12000 grit. Exactly how much do you need though, a little or alot as i may have some lying around if all you need is a small amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaing Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yeh what colsoop said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 The stuff Heckler is on about is called micromesh and can be v expensive, but it can go upto about 12000 grit. Exactly how much do you need though, a little or alot as i may have some lying around if all you need is a small amount. thats the stuff! couldnt remember the name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 18, 2009 Author Share Posted June 18, 2009 thanks guys! i just order this kit! hope it does the job! thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legendswraith Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 May nip over to the blade polishing if this kind of thing is in demand. A bit of low profile redistribution may be required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rays the roof Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Buy the polish and wheels from thepolishingshop and a new carpet from Allied Carpets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 i've just got my hands on 12000 grit mights as well be paper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 I'm just waiting for the kit to arrive, then i will post some pictures with the new product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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