How To Polish Stainless Steel by Hand (with pics)

[DavesVapes]

Just finished rubbing down my ego. Looks nice with the little brass bottom. Just waiting on some proper polish, braso doesn't do the job!

Sent from my... why do you care?

 

[mk73]

Looks awesome think I might give it a go

 

[Steve62]

Great how to, i have 2 ice matte paps tubes, might get to work on one of them

 

[ooblouie]

I just have to have a go at this!!

 

[WilliamJames]

This is completely contradictory to the theme of this thread, but if you can achieve a nice 'brushed metal' effect by rubbing with a simple washing up sponge.. The rough, dark green side obviously. I used to do it to iPods, looks nice and covers up existing scratches.

This is a great guide though, thanks!

 

[Mod]

Great guide and great job!!!

 

[etherealink]

Beautiful work, you may want to consider zephyr pro 40 liquid perfection metal polish as a protecting. Great stuff

 

[etherealink]

Any tips on how to protect the engraving while polishing ?

Depending on how deep it is you should have no problem, even when using power tools and buffing rouge you are taking off phenomenally small amounts of metal.

My only suggestion would be to start with the second grade of sandpaper and go slowly.

 

[j4sonk]

good tutorial mate

 

[Oldschoolib]

Nice work