SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: xterminatorGT on July 10, 2007, 12:32:23 PM
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hey,
im new to the forum, i was just wondering what was the easiest way to polish a pump. and how much it will help...if any? any help is great.
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Though I do think a polished pump does look quite nice, I have heard many people say not to even bother with it unless you REALLY stay on top of it because it will lose its shine promptly.
Polishing a pump isnt very technical, just takes a lot of elbow grease. Though I have never done it, I would assume its no different then any other aluminum parts polishing.
Here is a link with a lot of information from various sources... http://www.finishing.com/109/17.shtml
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you can always have it polished and then powercoat it clear, more durable, i had a bunch of chrome parts on my show bug and had them powercoated clear, never had to worry about scratching the parts.they always looked bitchen..........
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i am working on the bowl of my pump, was already polished just looked like shit, alot of elbo grease and am still working at getting the finish i want, its a bitch--shoulda powdercoated with the rest of the parts
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thanks, good info!
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Whew, after reading about the polishing process, I think I'll just clean, strip and then power coat mine.
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when it comes to polishing anything, the pro's use POWER TOOLS... why shouldn't we?
just a thought ;D
Rebel
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Whew, after reading about the polishing process, I think I'll just clean, strip and then power coat mine.
It's realy not that bad. I polished all the parts on my bike last winter ( frame, wheels, swingarm, etc, etc,etc.) . For painted parts I used aircraft stripper in a spray can from Kragens, for anodized parts use Ez off oven cleaner ( let it sit on there until it turns black than whipe it off ) than started sanding. What sandpaper to start with will depend on the condition of the part, but if you are going to try to polish by hand work your way all the way up to 2000 grit wet, and be picky any flaws will show ( you will see them more than other people becauce you know where thay are). I finished with 1500 wet and than used a buffing wheel from Lowes on a drill , they also sell the compounds and it all worked fine. Finish it off with some Mothers polish by hand and your done . ;D Try some small parts first !!!!
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