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[Carbon749]

Not an expert, but, when you have anything polished the first operation is to Mop the item. This is a course fabric (possibly calico) wheel with a course soap that will give a satin finish whilst buffing out deep scratches (and letters). At this point it will look really nice and race.

Normally the next stage would be to use a finer wheel and soap to polish to a mirror finish.

All that said, I'm assuming that the standard can is stainless steel .... if it's mild steel with a protective coating then any type of buffing etc will remove the coating and the can will go rusty

[GsxrAge]

cant you change "not" and make it "hot" ?

[swannymere]

I have had an idea about how to cover the 'FOR RACING USE ONLY' stamp on my termi can (749).Does anyone know if it is possible to cover it with a line of weld and then repeat the process in the same location on the opposite side,so that it looks structural?I'm not sure if it would damage the can,but i'm sure you'll let me know

[Gizmo]

Can you polish it out of a titanium end can?? i'd think the ti is a little bit thinner than steel and am concerned it would leave a weak point on the can.

[Rattler]

Simply stamp the word "NOT" in front !!!

Sorted

[swannymere]

If only it was that simple

[yorkshire pud]

take it to a polishers or buy a mop and some lea compond. it well polish out.

[swannymere]

Thanks,i've bought one of those 'dremel'? multitool things which has polishing attachments,what sort of compound do i need?What is 'lea'?Any help appreciated.

[Screwy]

You could try fine valve grinding paste if your using a dremel , Its similar to the paste they use on scurfing mops at most metal polishing shops .


Paul

[swannymere]

Thanks for the info,what happened with the breakers?