Reading with interist the polishing advice, I have available Norton brand 4/0 Emery polishing paper, large 13.5"x 8.5" sheets. Quite hard to find in this grit. super fine. 5 sheets / $5 delivered in USA. Paypal friendly.
David Cowie
Sutherlin Oregon
39º, overcast, fog,biting Oregon weekend
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> > Raoul: Excellent progression to a great looking finished product! I
> > personally have never used 5 ought steel wool but have used a 1500 grade
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> > (actually polishing paper) made by 3M and available from your local auto
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> > shop. My shop dealt with classic car restorations so had this paper in
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> > I've polished out a few crankarms using your progression. The 1500 paper
> > makes a great final step before the Simichrome...And for hubs already
> laced, don't
> > forget the very soft toothbrush!!
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> > Dick Wright
> > Berwyn, Pa.