anyone know how to turn polished mirror caps into brushed mirror caps? what tools would i use?
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09-25-2008, 11:28 AM
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Basically what others said. You need to be sure they are aluminum. If OEM then OK. Then you can
sand off whatever protective coating is on them then sand them unidirectionally to achieve the brushed look. I am personally not sure of what grit to use as I haven't done this. Once you have a brushed look, use a high quality clear coat and your done.
09-26-2008, 12:31 PM
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I did... used B5 S4 mirrors, stripped off the epoxy-like clear coat from the factory with 200 grit..
Then used 400 grit and a ScotchBrite pad to brush the surface evenly.... Getting all the clearcoat off is KEY!... Then get it professionally clearcoated, but make sure they prep it, because any dust in the surface will cause the paint to peel.
Pic below after they got back from clearcoating, next to the factory covers.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/72595/img_8660.jpg">
Pic below after they got back from clearcoating, next to the factory covers.
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/72595/img_8660.jpg">
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