Stainless trim restoration

[348tripower]

I have four pieces for this wagon that need some work. Any leads that won't break the bank?

[BFS57]

I have four pieces for this wagon that need some work. Any leads that won't break the bank?

Hello;
Yeah, Go look in the mirror! I have somewhat been able to polish my SS trim on my 57 Chevy. Man thats a lot of stainless!! Using a high speed drill I got from HF for $20.00 with a keyless chuck. I just clamp it in my vise and use mothers polish and away I go. Bought a wheel at Lowes (almost worn out now.
I am not doing Show Quality, Just really shiney, most of the scratches out kind of stuff. Looks great 3 feet away!!!

Bruce

[WZ JUNK]

I have worked out a lot of dents in stainless.  You can do it yourself if you want to.  It is a relatively simple process but it does take some time.  I will be happy to advise you.  If you do a search on the HAMB board there are some topics with a lot of good tips.  It is not rocket science, more like picking up rocks out of the field.

John

[348tripower]

I have worked out a lot of dents in stainless.  You can do it yourself if you want to.  It is a relatively simple process but it does take some time.  I will be happy to advise you.  If you do a search on the HAMB board there are some topics with a lot of good tips.  It is not rocket science, more like picking up rocks out of the field.

John

John,
I have some dents to remove. I don't thinks is anything major. I will get back with you on this.
Do you keep the rocks?

[nzsimon]

Get an unstitched mop and use a bench grinder and stainless polish comes as a bar like soap

It is easy just watch the leading edge or the mop will grab it and either destroy it or smack you in the face with it

I did all my own polishing it is just time
Quite relaxing really as you are concentrating on a mundane task

[57larry]

I watched a video on youtube. once you work with it, you become better

[Inprimer]

I have four pieces for this wagon that need some work. Any leads that won't break the bank?

Some quick thoughts from my experience....  1  If you have extra  pieces to experiment with.. get a feel how the buffer, drill or whatever works, 2. on long narrow pieces  back up the trim piece with a 1X1 ( i wrap the  trim with painter's tape to keep the trim from flapping) so it  doesn't flap in the wind. 3. a lot of surface sratches can be sanded with 400 paper again practice on a spare piece, I sand with 400. 600  wet/dry sandpaper  Proper pressure is the key ,too much and the part will fly off you hands, gain confidence, a major point to  your sucess.... I managed to buff out apiece of pot metal so pitted that I was ready to give up (on my glove box) progessively with finer media and then clear coated , I hope this helps