a98pmalcolm Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Next week i want to replace all my rusted bolts in my split rims and while there apart i mite as well give the polished lips a good machine polish. As its a one off thing i dont really want to spunk out £50 on a machine polisher. So i found these on the net: MOTRAX BUFFY BALL POLISH DRILL ATTACHMENT http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/6122/99424610.jpg http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3727/87395944.jpg http://www.jc-motorcycle-accessories.co.uk/shop/1336_185/1/top_motorcycling_gadgets/motrax_buffy_ball_polishing_wheel_drill_attachment.htm & http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOTRAX-BUFFY-BALL-POLISH-DRILL-ATTACHMENT-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQitemZ180465160188QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item2a048fcffc Has anyone used these before? Now with polishing the lip i will wanna press quite firmly and it looks like you can as you can see in one of these pics? Any thoughts? Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I very much doubt that will work polishing metal mate... it's for polishing your paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 I very much doubt that will work polishing metal mate... it's for polishing your paintwork. Motrax Buffy Ball Polishing Wheel Drill Attachment * Polish in seconds what used to take hours * Fits all drills and air tools * Washable, simply throw in the washing machine, time and time again * Polishes all surfaces including metal, paints, plastics, Perspex, fibre glass, chrome, glass & so on * Hard-to-reach areas a cinch * High lustre mirror like finish is achieved in seconds * Super strong felt lasts & lasts Says you can apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 LOL well I've got something like it at home which I was sent free a few years back. I would never have considered polishing my wheels with it because it's just too flimsy. The one in your picture looks worse than mine! Give it a go... although not sure why you asked the question if you knew the answer already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 If you're taking the wheels apart you would be better off buying a standard buffing wheel to use in your electric drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'd like to see one of them do anything to your paintwork, let alone alloys. They will be about as good as the £15 polishers from Halfords Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Your better off spending your money on something like the wheel polishing kit. I assume the wheels aren't clear coated ? http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Standard_Polishing_Kits.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_A Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Your better off spending your money on something like the wheel polishing kit. I assume the wheels aren't clear coated ? http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Standard_Polishing_Kits.html As above, I took Col's advice on the polishing kits, best money I ever spent IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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