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Author Topic: How to remove scratches on coin trim / bezel?  (Read 4401 times)
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« on: May 11, 2005, 11:20:21 pm »

Should I be able to buff these scratches out or do I need to do something else?  Either way - what's the recommended process?
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« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2005, 11:21:35 pm »

I posted the wrong picture... meant to post this one.
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2005, 12:47:11 pm »

That piece is anodized aluminum. If I were you I would take it to a metal polisher and have them strip it and buff it for you. It would shine like chrome.
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2005, 11:45:01 pm »

Josh is right, it will buff out. I have a 8" bench style buffer that would clean up those scratches
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2005, 12:50:20 pm »

I finally bought a buffer/polisher, for paint finishing, but was wondering if it was worth giving it a try on the bezel?  If so, any recommendations on the type of pad and compound?

If it doesn't work, I'll pack it off to a pro, but wouldn't mind trying it myself if you guys think it might work.




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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2005, 03:29:14 pm »

Bryan,

Attempting to polish small parts with a portable grinder/polisher could be dangerous!
I recommend a bench motor with a polishing wheel.
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2005, 08:01:09 pm »

Great catch Jim. If not deep scratches polishing by hand might work just fine.
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