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I have done this a few times. Just get a bit of fine or very fine sandpaper & gently sand it down smooth. It is easy & doesn't take too long. Obviously, don't go nuts & sand anymore than you need to. |
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Dremel with a polishing attachment along with some polishing rogue for the minor stuff. I'd probably knock the worst down with some emery cloth then use the Dremel after that. |
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Dan Felix wrote:Dremel with a polishing attachment along with some polishing rogue for the minor stuff. I'd probably knock the worst down with some emery cloth then use the Dremel after that.+1 Just go a slow to start till you get a feel for it. Aluminum clogs fine sand paper pretty quickly depending on how much material you need to take off. jeb |
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VaGenius wrote:Would emery cloth basically be like fabric sandpaper? Never seen that, wouldn't know where to find it.Don't know anything about it, but Amazon sells it: amazon.com/s/url=search-ali… |
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VaGenius wrote:Would emery cloth basically be like fabric sandpaper? Never seen that, wouldn't know where to find it. Jake, your method sounds good if not for the quantity, we're talking 40 biners+.Yes emry cloth is essentially fabric sandpaper. Your local hardware or automotive supply store will have it. |
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Another low-grit option from the hardware store would be Scotch-bright pads. Kinda between fine grit paper and steel wool. |
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Emery cloth can be easily found in the plumbing section of any hardware store. Comes in a strip that is about 1.5" wide and various lengths. Easy to tear off the amount you want/need. It's like sandpaper but a lot tougher. |
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VaGenius wrote:Would emery cloth basically be like fabric sandpaper? Never seen that, wouldn't know where to find it. Jake, your method sounds good if not for the quantity, we're talking 40 biners+.You're going to be at it a while. A cratex bit in a Dremel would be faster. |
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Round, fine mill bastard file? |
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If you don't already have a Dremel, save your money and wrap 120 grit sandpaper around a pencil / dowel rod, should't take to long. If your stuck on the Dremel but short on funds, you can try a nematic die grinder from Harbor Freight (Die Grinder) be sure to add a pressure regulator! That is, if your already have a air compressor. Have fun! |
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VaGenius wrote:Ray, you sound like you know what you're talking about. Tell me about this specific bit, I haven't owned a Dremel since I made homemade bongs in high school.Cratex bits are polishing grit impregnated rubber bits. If you don't have a Dremel use a sized dowel that matches the carabiner inside radius, I think 400gr or higher is probably appropriate. 150gr is too coarse. |