Polished a Polisher

**smooth72** · 08-07-2009, 02:01 PM

I saw some one over Autopia refresh their polish so I had to do mine, I know sick at least that what the wife says. Subject: Makita 9207, bought in 1996.
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**nitro78** · 08-07-2009, 05:43 PM

i like it! i always say to my wife when i use my flex that it is odd that something that cleans up our cars is in itself quite dirty.

**smooth72** · 08-07-2009, 06:46 PM

Just a quick note if you had a polisher for while you may need to re grease it, or just push the grease back into the gears. Mine had lots of grease but hardly any around the gears.

**eyecandy** · 08-12-2009, 08:20 PM

Looks nice! I never went to that extent, however every tool I own I apply Klasse Sealant, keeps them shiny and new looking and makes them clean up easier.

**Meghan** · 08-12-2009, 09:07 PM

I don't think its sick, you got to look at it like you do a car... if you take good care of it, maintain it and keep it clean, it will last you forever!

**Lasthope05** · 08-12-2009, 09:16 PM

I seen that post over at Autopia too but that guy overhauled his makita. He gave it a full detail and new paint scheme. I like how you polished the head on you makita. Your giving me urges to do the same to my dewalt.

**Chris27182** · 08-12-2009, 10:59 PM

Thats the Polisher I learned on too funny looks good

**smooth72** · 10-19-2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Chris27182

Thats the Polisher I learned on too funny looks good

It run like new. I try to blow it out often. It has been through lots of pads and back up plates. I wonder if the new version feels or works any different.

**c5errr** · 12-01-2012, 11:56 AM

how did u do it and what product u used ?

**smooth72** · 12-01-2012, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by c5errr

how did u do it and what product u used ?

Here is part of a post that I did on another forum.Project Z51EXTREME - Page 5 - Corvette Forum
Let me know if you have anymore questions.

The first thing is sanding, It depends on how rough the aluminum is. Start with finest sandpaper that will work because you have to sand out the previous sand paper scratches. If it is real rough I will start out with a grinder with flap sandpaper. The alternator I started with 180 - 220 – 500 – 800 – 1200 -2000-3000. You don’t have to use the exact sand paper just have to work through the grits. If you don’t want to invest in a lot of tools you can use a 1/4 sheet sander. I roughed it in with some rolo loc scotch bright disc. I did not take the alternator apart; I did take the back off to paint it. I sometimes use wd40 as lube when sanding. Sanding will get you 90% there. After sanding I use a sewn buffing wheel. You can use a drill and a four inch buffing wheel. I used the brown polish to cut some and then the white. I usually will use Mother billet polish for the finish. There is no exact way of polishing, you have to experiment with it, and the smoother you sand the deeper the polish will look. Just like polishing the paint on a car, you have to work your way through the polishes to get a deep polish. Here is good write up on polishing. Also a good forum. How To Buff And Polish - Caswell Inc I hope this help some.

Here some pics of some of tools I use. You can get a good polish with a drill and vibrator sander.