Good Aluminum Polishing Co?
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Good Aluminum Polishing Co?
I am looking to have some vintage cast aluminum Steel Guitar parts repaired (scratches) and polished to the highest standard.
Any good recommendations as to WHO to entrust them to?
Thanks!... J-D.
Any good recommendations as to WHO to entrust them to?
Thanks!... J-D.
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Sounds like he wants to send them out to a professional polisher to get a heavy-duty polisher job to remove deeper scratches. That polish will not get rid deeper scratches.Larry Allen wrote:This the standard for any metal....steelGuitars, Harleys, etc...
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Yes, I need a PROFESSIONAL polishing service.
Thanks!... J-D.
Thanks!... J-D.
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A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it.
A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it.
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Any high speed (3500 rpm) 1/2 horse motor, and spindle, and polishing buffs (most available at harbor freight) will do the job. I've been using an old grinder for 25-30 years that I bought at garage sale for 5 bucks. Best fast cutting coumpound is Tripoli,,,then some polishing rouge. Probably less than 75 bucks for everything,,,then when finished sell to get most back. YMMV
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Good aluminum polishing company
There is one in TN that the steel guitar builders use. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name. Try google.
I have polished aluminum for over 50 years and have a polishing machine with 12 inch x 2 inch thick wheels. Polishing is a two step process, cutting and polishing. The cutting is done on an airway wheel using Tripoli. The polishing step is done with a loose stitched wheel and either of two white compounds, depending on whether you want a satin or mirror finish. If you need scratches polished out, send it out to a polishing shop. I can polish out light scratches, but not deep ones. If you polish long enough with lot of pressure on one area, you will polish a groove or valley in that one area that will look worse than the scratch. The cure is worse than the disease. Save yourself a lot of work and agony. Send it out to a place that knows what they're doing.
BTW, I don't polish anymore. Too bad of a back.
I have polished aluminum for over 50 years and have a polishing machine with 12 inch x 2 inch thick wheels. Polishing is a two step process, cutting and polishing. The cutting is done on an airway wheel using Tripoli. The polishing step is done with a loose stitched wheel and either of two white compounds, depending on whether you want a satin or mirror finish. If you need scratches polished out, send it out to a polishing shop. I can polish out light scratches, but not deep ones. If you polish long enough with lot of pressure on one area, you will polish a groove or valley in that one area that will look worse than the scratch. The cure is worse than the disease. Save yourself a lot of work and agony. Send it out to a place that knows what they're doing.
BTW, I don't polish anymore. Too bad of a back.
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Need a good polishing company
Yes, Bud's is the place. They are very experienced with with steel guitar parts.
Erv, most people have no idea how dirty the job is, or how physical it is. I wore a dedicated shop apron, a mask, a face shield, welding gloves (due to the friction heat generated), long sleeve shirt, and a ball cap. Anybody that does this for a living has one of the worst jobs in the world and if they don't get paid at least $50.00 an hour, they should find another job.
Erv, most people have no idea how dirty the job is, or how physical it is. I wore a dedicated shop apron, a mask, a face shield, welding gloves (due to the friction heat generated), long sleeve shirt, and a ball cap. Anybody that does this for a living has one of the worst jobs in the world and if they don't get paid at least $50.00 an hour, they should find another job.
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... and unhealthy, unless you do it rally outdoors. I won't do it.Erv Niehaus wrote:George,
It's a dirty job too!
Erv
thanks!... J-D.
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A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it.
A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it.
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John Macy wrote:Buds Polishing Shop, Inc
4513 Circle Drive
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6371
Thanks John!... J-D.
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A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it.
A Little Mental Health Warning:
Tablature KILLS SKILLS.
The uses of Tablature is addictive and has been linked to reduced musical fertility.
Those who produce Tablature did never use it.
I say it humorously, but I mean it.
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Polisher in Penna.
I have had nunerous steel parts done and their work was always good. Blue Mountain Metal Finishers.
137 Kline Road
Bethel Pa.
19507 NW Corner of I 78 & Pa Rt 419
Phone 717 933 1643
If you have a truck driver friend get them to deliver,
The Interstate drivers probably know right where it is next interchange East of Midway Diner off I 78
137 Kline Road
Bethel Pa.
19507 NW Corner of I 78 & Pa Rt 419
Phone 717 933 1643
If you have a truck driver friend get them to deliver,
The Interstate drivers probably know right where it is next interchange East of Midway Diner off I 78
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Steel guitar parts polished
The absolute best I've see at polishing steel parts is Doug Moss in Pegram, Tennessee. PM me for phone number.