How to polish aluminum : pressure and technique

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  • In this video Evan from Evan's detailing and polishing in Chilton Wisconsin breaks down in what difference pressure and overlap makes in metal polishing. Arguably one of the most important parts of polishing any metal. The desired finish always comes from those 2 key factors. First and foremost this is the one thing I try to teach everyone to work on when they first get started. Of course personal preference is always key. As you will see in the end of the video you will find that no matter what the pressure level is that if you overlap properly and color correctly, all pressures can achieve the same finish in the end. But that is only if done correctly.
    Thank you all for watching these videos. Click the subscribe button and stay tuned for more great how to videos. Hope these help. Drop a comment or question below on what you would like to see answered in these videos.
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  • @Rockfordfosgate3406
    @Rockfordfosgate3406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This guy is an artist with a polisher theres no one better than Evan.. the morons that gave this a thumbs down are probably the guys from DC super shine.. Evan's by far one of the best and easiest to learn from thank you so much for your videos and helping learn how to polish my own truck!

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I am very grateful and humbled by your statement. I know lots of great polishers out there and I'm far from the best but I appreciate that. I am glad you find these videos helpful and I am glad to help. I am kinda running out of video ideas but still redoing some of the old videos that needed revamp. Thanks for taking the time to watch these videos. Truly appreciate it.

  • @chrisredfern1882
    @chrisredfern1882 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New to the polishing world. Not even close to the work he performing. But his advice and skill is without a doubt helping me find the path and skill I hope to achieve.

  • @deankay4434
    @deankay4434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great information, but you must have commercial equipment supply dealer. That buffing pad, much less the buffer is serious stuff. Then you grabbed the cleaner & huge bar of “Green” buffing compound, I was convinced this is not your local parts store products.
    Very nice job, informative and patient instructor. As a retired ASE Master Tech, I deal with little sand cast items for my own use & use a bench grinder with sissle cotton wheel after wet sanding then polish up, using bar compound on alternator, A/C compressor or rocker arm covers. Thank you for your video. Subscribed and hit liked! I love learning even after 36+ years of fixing cars, trucks and everything else.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes we sell everything we use in these videos on goshineon.com/shop. We purchase in bulk and resell so that smaller polishers can get access to higher quality stuff than what you can get at your local parts stores and such.

  • @alexisbog138
    @alexisbog138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Other polishers move the machine randomly, but you are always polishing at a constant angle and the same rhythm!!!
    This is the final finish and it really shines. Absolutely different from other polishers. It's amazing. (^^)d"

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! Part of my technique and what I see is the smoother and more consistent you are the better your finish looks and more even it looks. But just my opinion.

  • @michaeldibiagio4311
    @michaeldibiagio4311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    hahah brother we appreciate it more then you know ,I have a fleet of dump trucks im about to start polishing

  • @xHolyraverx
    @xHolyraverx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Instagram brought me to this new vid, another fantastic one Evan. Keep up the killer work man, nothing but respect for the hustle you do day to day

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

    • @fredtin1215
      @fredtin1215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing - please focus on diamond plate videos as many of us have toolboxes on our pickups

  • @elipete211
    @elipete211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really informative content you’ve been posting. It’s giving me hope lol.

  • @bendaves77
    @bendaves77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing is more destructive on a grinder than using it for buffing purposes.. when I was a kid running out to Cali & back to the midwest I asked the Mexican polishers to show me how to polish like they did and since I wouldn't be in their area stepping on their toes they agreed to do so. However they didn't tell me that you better buy a good Dewalt or Makita grinder.. I got back and was going to polish up a few drivers trucks for extra cash .. I bought a craftsman grinder which was smoking within a hour, bought a Milwaukee which was smokin in a few hours and then I went and bought the big Dewalt which lasted for years.. I don't polish for a living but every truck I've driven has been shiny from my hard work and I worked for a small company that would pay me my hourly driving wage to polish up their trucks and trailers.. I made some decent side cash from them and farmers around wanting things polished including motorcycle, snowmobile parts etc along with rims and whatever was aluminum, stainless steel, brass copper etc..

  • @AntoineClaquin-cf2hd
    @AntoineClaquin-cf2hd 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you and great work. Just trying to polish up my rims and this was very informative. Doubt they will look as good as your mirror finish. Wow!

  • @lonny2764
    @lonny2764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wax on... Wax off...You’re the King of Shine!

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truly appreciate that. I'm no king but I try hard. Thank you for watching and leaving comments. Truly appreciate that.

  • @eddiereyes5866
    @eddiereyes5866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dads a trucker and he gave me the task to polish his fuel tanks and I’ve bought all the right pads and even the angle grinder and even with sanding I can never get the right finish. There’s always a ton of residue left over and very very hazy.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That means that the sanding wasn't done properly or the cut stage wasn't completed properly. One of those two things is your issue from the sound of it.

  • @PureGlide
    @PureGlide 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome videos thank you! I think a 'pressure-ometer' is what we call a scale?!

  • @boxkev3518
    @boxkev3518 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im having trouble polish aluminum cylinder heads with a bunch of bloching on them….do i sand until its gone? Then cut from dark to light when polishing? Videos r great its just hard to keep up when new to compounds and such. Thanks for the videos! Good stuff! U kill it! Always on the grind!!

  • @dummkompf
    @dummkompf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    why don't you polish a scale, that will tell you how much pressure you're applying

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So many variables apply on this. Each buff is a different stiffness and would definitely affect the amount of pressure applied. Plus the pressure only matters based on how far you move up. Less pressure is tighter together and heavier pressure is looser. So as long as the two correlate it doesn't really matter or need to be exact.

    • @conservativerealist
      @conservativerealist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What grits was it sanded with?

  • @timwyman1421
    @timwyman1421 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the videos, everything you do is really helpful

  • @slicksmobileautomotivedeta6673
    @slicksmobileautomotivedeta6673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool video! Great job! I enjoyed it

  • @johnb4237
    @johnb4237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I noticed you raked the buff. Do you have a video for basic beginners? When to rake the buff? How often and about how much compound to put into the pad? I'm really enjoying the videos. Thanks

  • @Eunos_FD3S
    @Eunos_FD3S 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have a video on how to polish narrow slits, about 1/4 wide.
    Or a video on how to polish cast aluminum to a mirror finish.
    Thank you, subbed for more!

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't have the small tools to do that. Too much money to invest. I mainly work on large pieces for semi trucks.

  • @josealvarado8318
    @josealvarado8318 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So medium pressure works best for cutting but did you use the same pressure while coloring?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely less pressure on color as it is a softer buff. Thank you for the great question.

  • @porkchop803scwilliams9
    @porkchop803scwilliams9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I may be going to try before long ,,,please post a video on a xl classic with steps on the tanks,,sorry to keep asking,,,still love your videos even if I don't know how to polish yet

  • @johnnyohness
    @johnnyohness ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love watching your videos and have tried to learn a little something especially since I have ZERO experience in this art form. After watching you in some of these videos you talk about "coloring". What does that mean? It doesn't change the color of the metal, I'm baffled. Now you really know I know so little about this process. I would love to learn more. I need a course in polishing and buffing for dummies. Do you have a course like that?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do have a course like that. I will create a video on polisher lingo soon. But coloring technically does change the color of the metal on a very minute level. Green color leaves the aluminum a dark color. White and blue bars or purple bars leave a brighter light almost whiter color. But you would really have to look closely to notice it.

  • @rollingacresfarmstead206
    @rollingacresfarmstead206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think id be making a jig for the tank to rotate and a sliding jig with some down pressure for the grinder to make it easier on the body

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish. It is expensive to make that kind of stuff and polishing isn't that lucrative. Plus a roller would leave marks.

  • @horseshoe182
    @horseshoe182 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very helpful, cheers mate

  • @alphaandomegabracelets2673
    @alphaandomegabracelets2673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My gosh Evan you're amazing. Great videos. I'm learning alot from you. I want to start a little business one day. May I ask how much is charged for polishing. I know it's a dumb question, like on average how much is billed to polish a tank like on this video. I hope that this isn't such a personal question. Thank you Evan YOU'RE THE MAN my friend. Please keep the videos coming.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't have averages. Every job is billed completely different as every piece is completely different. So it's not a stupid question just it's a question I don't have a good answer to. Plus you should charge what you want to make. Don't adhere to what I want to make. I hope this makes sense and thanks for watching.

    • @alphaandomegabracelets2673
      @alphaandomegabracelets2673 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing thank you very much Evan. You have inspired me to try something different. I'm a retired welder of 35 years. I watched your first video and I got hooked. Thank you my friend. Javier.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alphaandomegabracelets2673 Thank you for all the support.

  • @IshhhTooSlow
    @IshhhTooSlow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1.Is the aluminium surface prone to corrosion after its buffed to a mirror finish?
    2. If it is prone, then how do you suggest to protect it?
    3. What should i use to protect an aluminium engine cover that's been buffed to a mirror finish from corrosion.
    Kindly suggest something that i can use everyday and also something that will last for a long term to maintain the mirror finish.
    Thank you sir.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aluminum will always corrode. Even if coated. Aluminum is a porous metal and breathes from both ways. Inside out and outside in. The best way to protect it is to use a mild metal polish. I offer Time2Shine aluminum polish on goshineon.com/shop. You wouldn't need to use it everyday but once a month or anytime you notice the shine fading a little would be the best way to maintain. I hope this answer helps. Thanks for watching.

  • @gumballer133
    @gumballer133 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've always had a thing for buffing and polishing. Soo many things on my Corvette that i sanded and polished to a mirror finish over the years. But its definitely the dirtiest thing out there!

  • @reigelman
    @reigelman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Evan! Thanks for this video. Do you need any special coatings to maintain the polish on Aluminum? For instance if I polish an Aluminum tank and want to keep it outside do I need to clear coat it?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I don't clear coat anything. I feel it takes away from my polish. What I do is just maintain with hand polish and or just recut and color maintain from time to time.

  • @dale9896
    @dale9896 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video mate, always a pleasure learning from you 👍

  • @patrickduran1852
    @patrickduran1852 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am interested in learning how to do this, if its not to much to ask could you recommend a good starter's list of tool and necessary supplies?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goshineon.Com/shop has all the supplies and in the description of this video I have links for the grinders and such.

  • @Tractorsandnonsense
    @Tractorsandnonsense 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is that polish residue on your skin?! Is that safe? No judgement, just curious...

  • @scotelliott8577
    @scotelliott8577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On these standard cuts do you hand polish with the time 2 shine? These videos are helpful. Thanks

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If I cut and color I never hand polish over it. Most hand polishes will scratch the surface if you have colored the part.Thank you for watching and supporting.

  • @owl1873
    @owl1873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This turned out to be an excellent video on the simplicity of polishing. Im feeling jacked and ready to start polishing things around the house. Thank you for such good instruction.

  • @gorillaprocustoms
    @gorillaprocustoms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do I come out and take your class

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Call and schedule. We are done booking spring. Only fall and winter classes left available.

  • @hardhead7056
    @hardhead7056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you restore stacks?
    Blueing of lower chrome elbows, spools, and tops. Back to a shine.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes. You can't buff chrome as it is just a plating and will melt off if you hit it with a buffer. With a good quality hand chrome polish you can sometimes get blue off of pipes. But most times the blue gets too deep and then you can't get it out. You need to get it early and before it works in deep.

    • @hardhead7056
      @hardhead7056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing thank you sir for the reply.
      Dont the elbows get blueing the most? Im considering changing my 7" peterbilt style 45° elbows to 7" picket 90° long elbows.
      If i can get the spools and tops back shiny enough to be close to the new picket elbows. Then it will save me lots of money.
      Oh and once i tried useing a product for restoring motorcycle exhaust. Anti blueing paste. It kinda works. Looks like baking soda.

  • @BLUEWAFFLESYUM
    @BLUEWAFFLESYUM ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that tool you rubbed on the buffing wheel after the first pass before you put more compound on

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a buff rake. You can find them on goshineon.com. Thank you for watching.

  • @jamesrichter9974
    @jamesrichter9974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello I have a question I have I fuel tank that has a a lot of Scratches from boots from getting in and out of the truck I just trying to get a idea to where do u you think I should with sanding

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't normally sand them. Usually a orange buff and brown compound takes out boot scratches.

  • @legendarydave333
    @legendarydave333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Evan, Great detailed (no pun intended) rundown on buffing, THANK YOU! I see you finished with green compound....I was informed it was for harder metal...?

  • @cesarmartha1887
    @cesarmartha1887 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started standing my aluminum rims and trying to polish them but one of them as started to turn kind of pinkish orange in color. Has this happened to u and is there a fix .

  • @dalew.6321
    @dalew.6321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any particular soap or way you recommend on cleaning it weekly after a polish?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      goshineon.com time2shine has a pink soap that is great for maintaining and keeping your shine for a long time.

  • @Mkiiisoup
    @Mkiiisoup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking like the Chimney Sweeper from Mary Poppins

  • @initialdetailing3232
    @initialdetailing3232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video! I was wondering if you can get away with just doing a single step with the orangle wheel and just polish it with a rotary with a wool pad with a metal polish. Will it leave hash marks in the finish or would it look good enough?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You surely can. I don't personally like finishing with a wool pad. I don't like the swirl or the pattern it leaves. It isn't less hasty that way either in my personal opinion. But I do know a lot of people that just do a single step.

  • @ryanbirch3434
    @ryanbirch3434 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dressed like a idiot 🤣🤣🤣 the dedication ❤️ it ! This video was another banger 🤙

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes you gotta sacrifice. Take one for the team 😂 Thanks for watching

  • @Chadnc222
    @Chadnc222 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if you could shine up an old aluminum canoe like that?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      You sure can. I have done 2 of them. They shine up pretty good. Some better than others depending on the quality of the aluminum.

  • @drmikeyb1
    @drmikeyb1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video Evan, how often do you have classes and approx cost. Again thank you.

  • @TheRacric
    @TheRacric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @W96NZ
    @W96NZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta question, I noticed sometimes my finish comes out cloudy. Not all the time but sometimes. What am I doing wrong.
    Great video

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of cloudy?? Very loaded question.

    • @W96NZ
      @W96NZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing it's not a polish finish, it looks dull. Can't really explain it. Looks hazy I guess.lol
      Sorry trying my best to explain it.
      Not gonna lie, I started with zephyr products then I switched to menzerna, well that menzerna looked like crap. So I went back to zephyr. Not sure if I messed up my buffing wheels by using both products. So I went back an bought new buffing wheels, getting ready to polish my truck but I was wondering if I did something wrong.

  • @aaronm.2868
    @aaronm.2868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello, sir. I have a quick question for you, as I am new to this. Do you recommend sanding and using compounds for polishing aluminum, or would be it okay to go skip those steps and go straight to a polisher & buffer?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      All depends on the situation. I avoid sanding as much as I possibly can but sometimes you have to sand and have no better options.

  • @TruckingwithBones
    @TruckingwithBones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been trying to polish my wheels using the same product that you showed except that to finish it I used the white clay and white polishing disc but I ended up with a hazy cloudy look on the wheels. What causes that? By the way your videos are awesome!

    • @crsshairgaming4397
      @crsshairgaming4397 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Should use brown tripoli bar with orange wheel then switch to yellow wheel and use green then switch to white soft flannel wheel with either a purple or red high finish you wont regret btw the colours i refer to for wheels and bars are from renegades products

  • @travishodge9805
    @travishodge9805 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you sand that tank or did you just do a cut with the wheel then polish with wheel?

  • @Mike-lt8vd
    @Mike-lt8vd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do u recommend one or shop to get my truck polished in California or Nevada

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We polish here in Wisconsin but if you have a polisher in your area I always recommend using local. Local is likely gonna care about you more than any other company will. We strive to take good care of everyone as best we can but use who you are comfortable using.

  • @gammel61
    @gammel61 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul Gammel
    Can this process be used to polish the aluminum pontoons on a pontoon boat?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just put out a video on how to polish trailer rails and pontoons. You might find that much more helpful.

  • @Kid617
    @Kid617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just that cut looks good to me what wheel an compound are u using

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I primarily use orange buff and brown compound for my cut.

    • @Kid617
      @Kid617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing thanks will be ordering soon

  • @quentonbrother3840
    @quentonbrother3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have watch a heap of your videos really informative stuff I have polished a few tanks for mates and my own.i use zephyr buff wheels and compound but your cut wheel looks like it has more leafs to it.if that's the right word.looks wider.

  • @Will-rh1wh
    @Will-rh1wh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is that the "old school standard" Jackson Lea 21 deluxe green bar? I find it too greasy ,prefer dry . I like the white 60hd (don't know if Jackson lea makes it anymore since they were bought out) maybe now called the C3568 .cuts faster and better less mess than the green bar and finish with the blue rouge (HATE the red rouge too greasy ,more for precious metals ) and a superfine white buff THEN final cloth. BTW I hate FORMAX compounds takes too long to cut with them on standard metals maybe they have improved last 8 years but Jacksonlea is my choice
    Funny it is all about technique like you said in buffing technology and every polisher\ buffer is different. Good to know a different point of view, final color mirror is usually called buffing by old schoolers

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't currently use any Jackson lea bars. They do make a very high quality product for sure. I have my own custom blends of compounds that we use and sell. All our bars are semi wet. I'm not a big dry bar guy. If I lived in a hotter climate I would definitely use a drier bar but here in the upper Midwest it is hard to get enough heat for dry bars to be effective. But I always so no matter how you get it to shine, If it shines you did it right. To each their own. Everyone does it different. I've been polishing 20 years this year and I've met so many different polishers over the years that so many have neat ways of doing things.

  • @randyw34
    @randyw34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the temperature in your shop??... It's getting warm here 35C ...I find the tank gets really hot when empty, I bought a temperature gun.. what is optimal or maximum temp should you go or not to go??

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a clue to be honest. Ambient room temp I don’t like under 55. I can polish below that but it’s strenuous. I like to be under 90 also.

  • @justingonzales2299
    @justingonzales2299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Evan quick question...how come when I my grinder tried to run off on me and jerk real hard when im “attemtping” to polish? Is there a certain direction I need to be going or have the grinder turned a certain way? Thanks

    • @ServrHax
      @ServrHax 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Definitely, you want the grinder to spin the wheel towards the metal you are polishing or else it will want to jerk away and could hit you.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll be making a video about this soon. Yes. Buffer should always pull away from you.

  • @grapestreetcrip6124
    @grapestreetcrip6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your the best...what do u mean by color

  • @Nn31798
    @Nn31798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you sell the course through an ebook or movie ?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not currently as I haven't found a way to make it safe from people stealing it but I am working on it.

  • @coreymcclanahan7502
    @coreymcclanahan7502 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of pads are those you are using on your grinders?

  • @douglasthresher8955
    @douglasthresher8955 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you polish in the nooks and cranny's where the polishing wheel won't fit?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Luhmi, and Time2Shine aluminum polish. We do sell 6 inch buffs on goshineon.com

  • @worldtraveler419
    @worldtraveler419 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive

  • @Catch333FL
    @Catch333FL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank u again for all the helpful tips and information. You do however make it look so simple even a caveman could do it!! Thankful in Ft Worth, Tx

  • @Joetrout
    @Joetrout 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do u keep them polished? Wax?

  • @carpenterfamily6198
    @carpenterfamily6198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do t care about quantity if pressure, but if a piece was on a zeroed scale then you could see how much pressure was being applied.

  • @MrTurbobuick
    @MrTurbobuick 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information I really appreciate showing us these techniques. Question: How do you know if your building up to much heat?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’ll feel it. It’s hard to explain.

    • @theonearmedbandit4289
      @theonearmedbandit4289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing very hard to explain. You do awesome work tho! Check us out on Facebook..... Ken's Polishing

  • @morskipas21
    @morskipas21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you wash yourself after it? 😅

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Super easy. Lava bar soap for arms and neck. Suave mens care 3 in 1 for the rest of my body. Gentle and takes it off with ease.

  • @buco8486
    @buco8486 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tried polishing my flatbed toolbox and it's horrible. Not sure what went wrong.

  • @willgachassin7031
    @willgachassin7031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What pads to start with on a new truck, tanks an wheels

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We always start with orange buff with brown compound and finish with yellow pad with green compound

  • @asap1142
    @asap1142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Question: I can get aluminum neatly buffed nice.. now , a protectant?? I ruin my cleaning jobs faster with water stains and it dulls fast. Can you help me with any advice? --- I'm using a 1995 Black & Decker Buff Master.

    • @jesuspena4884
      @jesuspena4884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zephry pro40

    • @asap1142
      @asap1142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jesuspena4884 yes I'm using Zephyr Pro40

  • @benjaminhermans4762
    @benjaminhermans4762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a link to the pad on your machine that you used?

  • @latin95
    @latin95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For someone like me that is completely noobie will be nice what type of power tools you using and what disks ...

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All info in the description. Thanks for watching.

    • @latin95
      @latin95 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Evan Steger thanks 🙏 still can’t find the right discs here in Uk 🇬🇧:(

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We can ship to the uk. Email ellen@goshineon.com what you would like and she can coordinate a shipment.

    • @latin95
      @latin95 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evan Steger thx a lot

  • @outlawtruckin2259
    @outlawtruckin2259 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What rpm do run at

  • @brockstar3658
    @brockstar3658 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can I get a tank like this to practice

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most junk yards or salvage yards. Local trucking companies might have some also

  • @hectorsoto4257
    @hectorsoto4257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I poslish to and I do way harder stuff then that and I use red bar to cut and green bar to clean with a yellow and white pads them tanks are easy to do I can do all of it in 10 minutes

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats. If you can do these tanks in 10 minutes I’m hiring... thanks for watching.

  • @lloydspenceriii8853
    @lloydspenceriii8853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just was issued a brand new Peterbilt 567 with unpolished wheels and tanks and there is no side flaring to cover the tanks so they need to be polished.
    With a brand new truck do you still have to start with the brown bars then work up to white or can I get away with just using white?

  • @ronaldguecho1755
    @ronaldguecho1755 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI EVAN I BOUGHT A SMALL CHICAGO ELECTRIC KIT TO DO THE CASES ON A MOTORCYCLE MY FIRST TIME TO DO THIS CAN U GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ? IT HAS #1 6 OZ. BLACK EMERY POLISHING COMPOUND #2 6 OZ. BROWN TRIPOLI POLISHING COMPOUND #3 6 OZ. WHITE ROUGE POLISHING COMPOUND OK WHICH ONE DO I START WITH I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO ALUMINUM WORK ADVICE PLEASE ( THANK GREAT VIDEO )

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      skip the black compound. use just the brown compound and the white compound to finish. watch more of my videos to see how to use the compounds. Good luck

  • @coltenjones3580
    @coltenjones3580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a multi speed polisher? Can I just use my regular grinder I use to cut metal with or is it too fast and tear up the pad?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should check out my difference between 3,000 rpm vs 6,000 rpm video. Buffs aren't made to spin over 3500 rpm. Lots of us do spin them at 6,000 but should never go over that. The pads just aren't made to go that fast.

  • @anibalarreguin9279
    @anibalarreguin9279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where are you located?I'd love to get some classes from you.

  • @johnnarloch6218
    @johnnarloch6218 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where's your face shield and ear protection?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wear a full face respirator always. And I have ear buds in fur ear protection.

  • @brettarmstrong4040
    @brettarmstrong4040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have done this before... I can tell!

  • @gremlin1396
    @gremlin1396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh the sound of money

  • @MrGsxr10001
    @MrGsxr10001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    losse that music!

  • @james10739
    @james10739 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this Justin Trudeau

  • @danb.3397
    @danb.3397 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you BREATHING THAT SHIT ?! Some peoples kids...

  • @FilthyGoyim
    @FilthyGoyim 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive used wd40 and a paper towel. Its actually incredible

  • @mtgut1962
    @mtgut1962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great information. Never seen a video with this much knowledge. Plus thanks about the comments about hash marks with the brown and yellow pads. That was driving me crazy. I have an dry old Milwaukee that weights a ton so it’s pretty much impossible to apply lights pressure LOL. Thanks again 🤟👍

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL I used to have one of those tanks. I understand completely. Thanks for watching.

  • @reyeseduardo8888
    @reyeseduardo8888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How many rpms is that Grinder/polisher

  • @j.wildoutdoors8483
    @j.wildoutdoors8483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What was that tool you used to clean the buff before re applying?

    • @mccoymodelcars9117
      @mccoymodelcars9117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re called wheel rakes, zephyrs sells them for about 35$

    • @j.wildoutdoors8483
      @j.wildoutdoors8483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mccoymodelcars9117 thanks

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      goshineon.com/shop has rakes for $20 each

    • @j.wildoutdoors8483
      @j.wildoutdoors8483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing awesome! Thanks for all the help here! Was great!

  • @rickzima8697
    @rickzima8697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks man! Great job of sharing your art. Quick question for you, can the pressure be “read” by the deflection of the pad?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kind of yes and kind of no. I judge mine by how wide it fluffs out when I apply pressure. Hope this helps.

  • @eeezzztolv
    @eeezzztolv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking for a polisher in the CT area. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Check Facebook or instagram. But I have Zachary Tuchmann in that area polishing under our name. His number is 203-859-1687

    • @eeezzztolv
      @eeezzztolv ปีที่แล้ว

      @@EvanStegerMetalPolishing I think the guy on Facebook said that he was going to have a guy Zack call me, not 100% on that. Regardless I will definitely call the number you gave me. Thank you so so very much I really appreciate your help!!

  • @juanmolina4546
    @juanmolina4546 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your informative cool video! Hey what do you mean when you say you prep a truck for winter? Thanks again.

  • @sjkang21
    @sjkang21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is your shop?

  • @carlospadilla9576
    @carlospadilla9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How come I get wheel marks please help. Just started

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wheel marks are from friction. Getting rid of friction marks takes years of practice and pressure/technique. Most of my stuff that leaves my shop has friction marks. Not a lot but definitely some.

    • @carlospadilla9576
      @carlospadilla9576 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you

  • @muleturbodiesel
    @muleturbodiesel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m trying to polish my hostile forged wheels and I started with the orange pad, (all pads by zeyphr) with the grey bar. Then went to the yellow pad with brown bar. Then to green with green bar. Then white with white bar. I still have a dull finish and a lot of small scratches in the wheels from I guess the cutting pads? What am I doing wrong? I’ve tried different pressure and speeds. I can not figure it out. Any help would be very appreciated! I’m cleaning the pads with the rake also.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grey bar is super aggressive. If working on forged wheels check out my how to polish forged wheels video here on my channel. I think youll find every answer you need.

  • @coryschuler9570
    @coryschuler9570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there, I'm currently polishing an airstream and have done an initial cut with Brown tripoli and a red airway wheel using the Dewalt variable speed polisher. I then cleaned the surface with mineral spirits and changed to a coloring wheel and moved to a green moss compound, I noticed from certain angles and lighting, a brown haze develop after step 2. Is this something you've experienced before? and what can I do about this?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure. I’d have to see it. Brown haze usually means burnt. But white haze means missed spots.

  • @bptgogetter
    @bptgogetter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I started buffing out and polishing engine parts what type of compound do you start with??? And u should be descriptive of that while u going man that would be helpful

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      On aluminum we use brown and green. On stainless we use black and green or yellow. I try to be as descriptive as I can without making hour long videos. Thanks for watching and supporting. goshineon.com we have our kits for both stainless and aluminum.

  • @drmikeyb1
    @drmikeyb1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One more question, you had mentioned about the different types of polish bars depending geographically where you live. On your website unless i read it wrong it doesn't differentiate the different types such as wet,dry etc.. I live in Ms so when ordering how would i specify which bar. Thank you.

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just put it in the order notes. In ms you’ll want the drier green. Brown is sane everywhere but green changes.

  • @CostaDoinBusiness
    @CostaDoinBusiness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video .. I’ve been polishing my truck for a couple years maybe 15+ polishes and can never get it to quick the expectation .. and the hashing is always something I fight with. can’t wait to try this lighter technique in the future.

  • @owl1873
    @owl1873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang I'm only a minute 47 into this video and Evan already looks like a he just pulled a double shift at the coal mine

  • @martinsach6683
    @martinsach6683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video! from the UK
    I want to Polish an old Aluminium bike frame, will the pads remove the paint as well or do I need a Chemical Solvent before i use the Pads to start the Polish?

    • @EvanStegerMetalPolishing
      @EvanStegerMetalPolishing  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes it will. I use chemical solvent and then go on to the polishing. I have a video on my channel here on how to polish a vintage frame.