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[Closed] What sandpaper grit to finish raw frame?

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I stripped the frame back i'm using for my GF's new (old) bike, whilst i'm waiting for some new decals to arrive i want to work on a nice shiny finish.
What's the sort of grit level i should be looking at to get a good finish? (not fussed about perfect mirror shine)
1000? 1500? 2000?

It's currently a bit dull with a fair few wire wool marks


 
Posted : 31/03/2014 11:44 am
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In theory start lower at 1000 and work your way up to as high as possible, typically 3000 wet and dry.

You should then be able to polish it to a high shine with a rotary polisher if you wanted.


 
Posted : 31/03/2014 11:57 am
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thanks somouk


 
Posted : 31/03/2014 12:14 pm