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anyone know how to turn polished mirror caps into brushed mirror caps? what tools would i use?

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Old 09-25-2008, 09:58 AM
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Default anyone know how to turn polished mirror caps into brushed mirror caps? what tools would i use?
I want to get that rs4 mirror cap look on a budget.
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A brush?
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1st - make sure they aren't plastic - 2nd - some sandpaper and a flexible sanding block...
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thats helpful
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Default what grit? they look brushed around the inside by the mirror, the outside is polished and pitted
i'm pretty positive they are aluminum.

You recomend sandpaper over a wire brush wheel for a drill?

You think a clearcoat after brushing would make it look polished again?

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a stainless steel wire brush for a high speed rotary tool.
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Default i thought about that but thought that might be to harsh for the aluminum unless
they make them with softer/finer bristles. i'll check it out. thanks
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No. Post your results when your done! I want brushed mirrors but I don't want to pay for it
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lol, you want the "poor mans" brushed mirror caps too! PMBMC FTW!, on, No to what?
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Default Yeah - ASP used sandpaper to do the WRX tag accessory. Start with fine and work your way up...
I'm not sure what grit/grade they used, but it comes out really well...

Nice straight strokes - might be tough to do on a non-planar surface though!

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