Polishing my gear???

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

Apologies if there is a thread for this, but I can't find one!

I'm thinking of smartening up my old Ribble bike. I would like to polish stem, seat post cranks rings etc. My question is how to do it best?

I have a bench grinder and I know I can get a variety of rings for it - fluffy, stiched cotton etc. Trouble is I've no idea which to use for what, or what compound to use.
I also have an angle grinder or a Dremel, both of which would give me more flexibility, but again i've no idea what kit to use on them or even it it's a good idea.

I suspect there will be a mine of info on doing this so can anyone help me please?

 

[Paul R]

These guys are very helpful if you contact them or they have a guide here too. Depends if what your polishing is bare metal and whats its made out of and how badly scratched it is.

sometimes you can just get away with a bit of mothers metal polish by hand.

https://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/poli ... for-metals

 

[Sir Neil d'Menture]

Re:

Wow. That's very comprehensive. Many thanks. I'll read that fully in the cold light of day.

 

[Paul R]

no worries