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SOHC.co.uk Forums => Recommended Sources for Parts and Services => Topic started by: AshimotoK0 on April 25, 2020, 10:55:30 AM
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Anyone use these discs? ..I just tried out with polishing soap on my 750 valve cover and fooking awesome product.
I messed about yesterday pinching the speed controller out of an old jig-saw and linking into an old mains angle grinder to get lower speed and not impressed. But just tried out with my cordless one and really good results. I think the friction reduces the speed of the grinder to an RPM compatible with the discs.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/%C3%98125mm-5-Flap-Felt-Disc-Polishing-Angle-Grinder-Buffing-Wheel-Metal-Best-Price/263498999270?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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Anyone use these discs? ..I just tried out with polishing soap on my 750 valve cover and fooking awesome product.
I messed about yesterday pinching the speed controller out of an old jig-saw and linking into an old mains angle grinder to get lower speed and not impressed. But just tried out with my cordless one and really good results. I think the friction reduces the speed of the grinder to an RPM compatible with the discs.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/%C3%98125mm-5-Flap-Felt-Disc-Polishing-Angle-Grinder-Buffing-Wheel-Metal-Best-Price/263498999270?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
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They look brilliant ash. Show us the polished results...
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They look brilliant ash. Show us the polished results...
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Give me a couple of days James ..just waiting for some small wheels to arrive in the post to do the really hidden bits. Valve cover was from a UK 10/69 750K0 with 46K miles so you can imagine what state it was in.
I thing though.. the discs flatten the battery pretty quickly even with a 5A & a 4A battery pack
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Looking again at the pic it looks like you have been polishing in your dining room or conservatory!
How did you get away with that? 🤔😁
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There are Scotch rite disc, s available too.
I have used them to surprisingly good effect.
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Yep, use them all the time but, only good on large flat surfaces with no raised detail. Always better off with a traditional mop ;)
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Every so often Lidl stock a 125mm 240v angle grinder which has speed controll as a standard feature along with Scotchbrite 'disks' and a velcro backing pad. , very good for polishing, though I have only used it on my wood turning projects - I am afraid I don't do polish on bikes so ain't tried it on that.
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Yep, use them all the time but, only good on large flat surfaces with no raised detail. Always better off with a traditional mop ;)
I fully agree you can't beat a proper polishing machine and loads of fancy pants mops etc Graham but we are in lockdown and I don't have access to the normal stuff I have at work or my mate Rodgers gaffe .... like, polishing machines, TIG/MIG Welders, curing ovens, bead blaster etc etc.. So I am having to go back to basics and hoping that this may help others who may be working from a shed with limited space and resources and budget.
Ian ..the grinder was pictured on a table in my house but I used it outside ;D
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...the grinder was pictured on a table in my house but I used it outside ;D
Without the guard installed, the thing must make a hell of a mess... ;D
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Yep, use them all the time but, only good on large flat surfaces with no raised detail. Always better off with a traditional mop ;)
I fully agree you can't beat a proper polishing machine and loads of fancy pants mops etc Graham but we are in lockdown and I don't have access to the normal stuff I have at work or my mate Rodgers gaffe .... like, polishing machines, TIG/MIG Welders, curing ovens, bead blaster etc etc.. So I am having to go back to basics and hoping that this may help others who may be working from a shed with limited space and resources and budget.
Ian ..the grinder was pictured on a table in my house but I used it outside ;D
You are always welcome to come down and get dirty with my polisher ;)