[Zac]

I hand sanded, but then again I'm a back to basics kinda guy. I rarely even use power tools....... My middle name is Eric, that's what I let everyone call me.

Eric, I give you props. I have also done some hand sanding and it is a tedious process...it looks great but is a boat load of work.

 

[Zac]

:jump: :waving:

so i got my cover back from the plating shop (no i didn't get it plated), i just had them do whatever had to be done to make it a mirror (since i was having a hard time getting the finish i wanted), but yes i got it back, i need to repaint it but heres some pics

that is about the hardest thing i have seen in a long time. i would seriously hang that on my wall :thumbup:

 

[ICP Sux0rZ!]

so my dad scratched the cover, so i took it back to the place had it rebuffed (FOR FREE!) and then i came home and striped all the paint off because it wasn't coating evenly and here is what i have now

 

[ICP Sux0rZ!]

hardest and most annoying part the project so far

taping that off is a bitch, the rest of the polished metal is going to be coated in petroleum jelly

 

[Zac]

if you are using petrol to prevent paint getting on, make sure it is cool. refridgerate the jel and plate or work in a cool area. if it is too warm, it will smear.

 

[ICP Sux0rZ!]

what do u mean by smear? what i'm doing is applying a thin layer to my finger then rubbing that onto the polished metal

 

[Zac]

what do u mean by smear? what i'm doing is applying a thin layer to my finger then rubbing that onto the polished metal

If it gets too warm, that thin layer will become liquid. If it is cooler, it will be much more of a semi-solid.

 

[ICP Sux0rZ!]

oh ok cool thanks for the info, gotta gomove it from the garage to the frig in the garage