Members Robbert Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 I am sure I've seen some pics around of polished or sand blasted enclosures. I want my loop pedal to be smooth aluminum instead of ugly aluminum Anybody ideas, I haven't had much luck with regular sand paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outofmoney Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 try brasso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members spentron Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 Sand with fine paper; wet sanding may work better. Clean thoroughly, possibly with alcohol. Clearcoat for the shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members skr3ddy Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 Talk to Bruno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LongJohnny Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 The bad thing about most aluminum enclosures is that they are made from a very low grade stock. They can be polished up to a point, and look very good, but not mirror like usually. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marcus Dahl Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 I've done a couple, and there are different techniques you would use to get a certain look.Death Head They never come out perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuyaGuy Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 wax on.wax off. (snicker.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members skr3ddy Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 This is polished to a chrome-like finish, except that it was not sanded first to eliminate the blemishes in the casting... It was done, I believe, with standard metal-polishing equipment; which is, I assume, a big, cloth polishing wheel (mounted on a bench grinder) using polishing compound (powdery stuff). If a person were to properly sand the box first, I do believe it could be buffed to a virtually flawless, mirrorlike finish. I've seen a Zvex nano amp that was just so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Robbert Posted February 27, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 Originally posted by The Gainster doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Robbert Posted February 27, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 Originally posted by LongJohnny The bad thing about most aluminum enclosures is that they are made from a very low grade stock. They can be polished up to a point, and look very good, but not mirror like usually. John I know I don't need a mirror, I just want the enclosure to look a lot better then it does now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mofx4me Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 Originally posted by The Gainster Great job on that Korg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Gainster Posted February 27, 2006 Members Share Posted February 27, 2006 Originally posted by mofx4me Great job on that Korg! This is what the Korg looked like when I got it smatass!!! Who's laughin' now?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Marcus Dahl Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Originally posted by Robbert I know I don't need a mirror, I just want the enclosure to look a lot better then it does now Then this is what you do, and it take a long while to do it, and you'll be wet sanding with a mix of water and soap. Something that doesn't leave a residue. I like clear unsented antibacterial soap. Start with a 800 grit sand paper going in one direction. Then move up to a 1000 grit, and the 2000. All going in the same direction. After you are finished sanding wash the enclosure with soap and water. Dry really good with a non lint towel. If you don't dry it well it will leave water spots, and use rubber gloces to keep finger prints off. Then clear coat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ToadWorks Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Sand it just like everyone said, with gradually finer grits, and then get a little buffing wheel & arbor from the hardware store, put the buffing wheel in your drill, spin it up, apply some metal polishing compound, and buff that sucker out. John's right, it may not look like a mirror, but it will definitely be reflective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Diende McAuk Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 I agree with the wet sanding procedure but to get the best results you should use an airboard or random orbit sander. That helps to avoid any circular scratches you get with hand finishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members #16 Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Originally posted by Diende McAuk I agree with the wet sanding procedure but to get the best results you should use an airboard or random orbit sander. That helps to avoid any circular scratches you get with hand finishing Call me lazy.... $15 at the platers and it is chromed! Sorry! Getting old! :wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeD Posted February 28, 2006 Members Share Posted February 28, 2006 Here's what I did. Cleaned it well with lighter fluid (naptha). Then used a wire wheel attachment on a dremel. After you get the oxidized aluminum off it'll start to shine up. I touched the box so that the wheel would make a circular mark, repeated this over then entire top until it looked even. Then a shot or 2 of clear coat, & done. I think it came out good. Don't have a close up pic tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LongJohnny Posted March 1, 2006 Members Share Posted March 1, 2006 Adolf, Email me, I was wondering about getting my bypass pedal chromed out. Did Scott ever get in touch with you about painting some pedals? Peace, John info@effectsconnection.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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