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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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I am maybe thinking about starting a polishing service. Mainly polishing wheels, but can polish other things as well. Would anyone be interested in having this service done? I Just want to ask people here first before I try starting anything up.

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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No.
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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pictures. If it dont shine like chrome I wouldnt start
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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lol.... And why not?

Reasons why not would be appreciated.
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Yeah i am interested how much to polish my turtle?
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dacrxguy
Yeah i am interested how much to polish my turtle?
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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I will also spit shine your rods..... And pistons. haha
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:39 AM
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Before I started.

After 180 grit

After 600 Grit

After wetsanding 800 grit.

Polished

Wish I had better pic of it polished.

Im also looking into new ways and techniques to get a better shine.
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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no ones going to pay for that
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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That wheel was done all by hand before using any kind of aluminum polisher. I am planning on getting a power buffer, and buying 4 different (finer) polishing compounds to get the shine.
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by xmod_supra
albums/y269/xmod_supra/9.jpg[/IMG] Polished

Wish I had better pic of it polished.

Im also looking into new ways and techniques to get a better shine.
Not bashing but im sorry if the above pics is your end result dont provide that as a service..

He said it best:
Originally Posted by Linh.
pictures. If it dont shine like chrome I wouldnt start
I wouldnt offer wheel polishing as a service i ive done an "AMAZING JOB" at it according to some..

Example of my work ALL DONE BY HAND..

FROM THIS:



TO THIS:





FROM THIS:



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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Ya no I completely understand. I dont take it personally. Im just saying that the wheel I did was with no polishing compound at all. That was after hand sanding and wetsanding.

But like I said Im gonna try some new things. Stay tuned and give it a chance here. lol
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:50 AM
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No. Take your product elsewhere.
Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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You'll get banned for advertising before you find out if there's a market. BTW - if you were serious, just buy the stuff and take a stab at it. Worst case scenario, you sell your crap and cut your losses.

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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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OP, we can't allow commercial solicitation here. If you would like to become a site sponsor to offer services, let staff know so we can direct you to the right heads at IB.

If you are just curious about the market and starting a business, there are general discussion forums where you can probe the member base for information about starting business, etc. but please no solicitation.

Thanks y0
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