Metal Polishing is in our DNA at Moleroda

We have been advising Polishers and Engineers for the last 40 years on the best ways to achieve their desired finish. With a team of experts, we have trialled and tested different methods, tools, machines, consumables, compounds and equipment to make sure we can equip you with the best ways to ensure your metal polishing is successful.

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With that in mind, we thought we should share some of our top tricks and tips of the trade. Obviously, metal polishing methods change dependent on the metal you are working with, or the finish you want to achieve, but there are some basic elements that will apply to any material and help you to see the following the benefits:

&#; Increase your speed and efficiency
&#; Decrease your price per part
&#; Get you closer to 100% quality pass rate

We hope you find these metal polishing tips and tricks useful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for a chat. 

1. A polishers golden secret is using Vienna lime powder

We use this between every polishing stage. It absorbs all of the wax and any dirt from the previous stage and is amazing. Just dab your finger with a soft cloth and apply to the motorbike. One small bag will last for about 300 years (Maybe a slight exaggeration) so you will only need a small bag&#;).

A bit more about Vienna Lime&#;..

Vienna lime brings up a more reflective finish on a polished surface. As a result the finish is brighter and more colourful on all metals including stainless steel and aluminium.
The easiest way to use the lime is by coating dry lime on a soft cloth and gently wiping polished surface to remove residues. It can also be used with Swansdown mop, simply dip the clean mop into the dry lime powder and use with the polishing mop for an extra finish.

2. Always Cross Hatch between polishing stages

All metal polishers need to make sure they cross hatch between polishing stages. If you don&#;t cross hatch you cant see the lines that you need to get out in the next stage.

What is cross hatching?

The definition of crosshatching is to mark with two series of parallel lines that intersect. If groups of parallel lines are cross-hatched, they are close together and cross each other. This is sometimes done in order to show areas of light and darkness on a picture: The cross-hatched areas give the range of speed for each angle of the slope. The district is now cross-hatched with wide avenues.

3. Do not start your metal polishing process using the coarsest mop

We recommend that you DO NOT start your process too aggressively. You need to begin slowly, this stage is the stage in which you need to take your time. If you go in too hard, then you will then have even more polishing to do. We rarely recommend beginning with an impregnated sisal &#; unless you have very tricky welds you need to get rid of. Ideally we recommend beginning with a standard sisal.

What are dry sisal mops?

Dry Sisal polishing mops are made from sisal material which makes for a coarse cutting mop. Used with a coarse cutting compound for scratch removal pre-polishing. This is normally the first stage mop to flatten the metal surface in preparation for polishing.

4. Heat is important in first and second stages

In order to polish metal in the first two stages you NEED heat. Some people may think this would impact the surface too much &#; but you absolutely need heat. The main reason for this is to burn off the compound and ensure it melts into the metal. Heat is required to remove lines and get you started on your polishing process. Without heat you are left with a black smear. This is unlike plastics &#; where if heat is generated the plastic will melt. Some heat is required in the final polishing stage &#; but not nearly as much. That&#;s why we recommend always using a variable speed tool.

What&#;s the best tool for precision metal polishing that will give me heat?

We recommend above any tool, the Eneska Micromotor sets. They give you amazing speed control which in turn impacts the amount of heat generated.

For more tips and techniques take a look at our You Tube page or contact us directly to have a chat about your metal polishing.

Polishing, also known as finishing or buffing. Metal polishing is the process of removing dents and scratches from the metal surfaces that leads to achieving the proper shine and luster. This can be done with buffing wheels with the help of polishing or buffing compounds.

In other words, Metal polishing is a process that involves using buffing wheels and metal polishing compounds to get the appropriate cut and shining result.

Now, let&#;s proceed towards the method and begin with how to do metal polishing?

Step By Step Guide on How to Do Metal Polishing?

1. Add the tapering mandrel to the angle grinder or bench grinder & spindle adaptor to the machine.

2. Now add the buffing or polishing wheel with a mandrel and fix it with the screw.  

3. Start the machine for around 3 to 5 seconds while applying the polishing compound to the

   buffing wheel

   . Because the metal polishing compound is wax and abrasive, the spinning polishing wheel generates heat, causing the wax and

   abrasive

   to melt onto the polishing buffing wheel.

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4. Apply average pressure to the polishing buffing wheel or the item to be polished. We need perfect finishing on the metal surface so it is important to remove any dents and scratches.

5. Whenever it seems (during the process) the buffing wheel is getting dry apply more buffing compound.

6. Remove the polishing wheel once all scratches are removed and you are almost satisfied with the finishing.

7. After that now attach the

   polishing quick change disc

   into the mandrel and fix it tightly.

8. Repeat step 3 start the machine (for 3 seconds) and apply the polishing compound to the wheel. 

9. Apply soft pressure to the polishing wheel and workpiece to remove the poor finishing left by step 6.

10. Apply more further polishing compounds to the buffing wheel when requires.

11. If you obtain the semi-bright finishing on the surface, again change the old wheel with a new

    cotton spiral buffing wheel

    .

12. Attach the wheel with a mandrel and fix it.  

13. Repeat step 8 and follow similar instructions.

14. Apply medium pressure to the wheel and metal workpiece to remove the poor finishing left by step 9.

15. Apply more compound to the polishing wheel when requires.

16. Your workpiece should now be well finished and polished. So, switch off the machine and clean it with a microfiber cloth. Softly rubbing with a microfiber cloth will remove unwanted residue like grease or polishing compound from the surface.

Well, now you have a well-polished and finished product. The above steps were easy for beginners to get perfect metal polishing. 

Hope you are now well known for, what is metal polishing and the method of metal polishing. From precautionary and safety points follow below mentioned quick tips for metal polishing.

Top Tips For Metal Polishing

• Constantly change the direction of polishing according to the size and shape of your workpiece.

• Avoid unnecessary usage of polishing compounds on buffing wheels. This results in a black mark on the workpiece.

• Always clean your workpiece with a microfiber cloth after polishing.

• More is not always best, the same rule is applied with polishing compounds. 

• Do not apply new or different compounds over the applied compound.

• If you change the color of a compound, always use a new buffing wheel, unless there is a shortage.

• If you are applying a different polishing compound on the same buffing wheel, first clean the wheel with a wire brush to clean the residues.

• Take precautions and wear proper safety gear while working.

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