Re: [DML] Brushed stainless finish

[Jack The Stripper <motti@xxxx>]

This raises an interesting question. Has anyone ever seen a DeLorean that has
had it's entire stainless skin polished to a mirror finish or even heard of any
existing?

Joe

Walter wrote:

> Stian,
>
> I discussed this with one of the foremost guru's of DeLorean fame, Rob
> Grady. For my situation, he suggested starting out with 80 grit sand paper
> and finishing up with a Scotch-brite pad. I did this with excellent
> results. Rob also said that anything finer than 80 grit is more apt to
> polish rather than texture.
>
> >From my trial & error, I have learned the following: The trick is to NOT
> cross the grain at all -- ever. Use long straight lines following the
> grain. It is better to do one narrow band running the length of the panel
> rather than try to touch up just one small spot. When you are done, the
> finished area will be brighter than the rest, but soon it will re-oxidize to
> match everything else.
>
> Walt Tampa, FL
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