spent the last 10 minutes polishing my knob

[madmarsie]

My knob looked a bit neglected so i decided to give it some attention

This is how it looked

very easy job to do, bit of threaded bar and a fast drill

After a few runs with progressively finer wet/dry paper (started with 120, then 600 grit) to get this

Then finally 1200 grit and a rag covered in solvol metal polish


If you want the less polished look, just do upto the 600 grit stage, this gives a finish similar to the original

Paul

[fatboychim]

Very impressive and superb shine, does polishing with a V5 give it the final gloss?

[madmarsie]

yes, but has to be a landrover v5

[silverback mike]

Fantastic knob sir

[NickOrangeTVR]

how did your knob get into such a poor state in the first place?

[madmarsie]

Thanks Mike, makes all the effort worth while, even my girlfriend is impressed
Nick, that is what 20 years of abuse will do to it,especially while wearing rings

[Alexdaredevils]

madmarsie said:

Errrrmmm.....

[jojackson4]

Alexdaredevils said:

madmarsie said:

Errrrmmm.....

[fatboychim]

madmarsie said:

makes all the effort worth while, even my girlfriend is impressed

Alexdaredevils said:

madmarsie said:

Errrrmmm.....

Nuff said

[QBee]

fatboychim said:

madmarsie said:

makes all the effort worth while, even my girlfriend is impressed

Alexdaredevils said:

madmarsie said:

Errrrmmm.....

Nuff said

I assume that drill is switched to its hammer setting?

[madmarsie]

Would need to be!! Would also have to put a 45 degree bend halfway up the threaded rod to even make it touch the sides!!

[Classichims]

10 mins to polish your rocket, oupps knob!
I can do it in 2 mins flat, lol lol

[markd67]

Great idea!!!
Done mine this afternoon and its like brand new!!
Cheers

[madmarsie]

No probs
Paul

[madmarsie]

Classichims said:

10 mins to polish your rocket, oupps knob!
I can do it in 2 mins flat, lol lol

I like to take my time, and savour the experience

[brett84]

nice shine = less friction