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kneal · 01-19-2007, 02:57 PM

Just saw this site and their kit on Ebay. Has anyone tried this product?

Air stream buffing kits, buffs from JestcoProducts.com

jestcoproducts.com and then select airstream buffing if the link doesn't work.

Thanks,
Kevin

scottanlily · 01-19-2007, 10:45 PM

Kneal ,good stuff there .I can see one big advantage to this kit .You use a thick wheel and the wide edge .not the big flat area so the polish is not done in a circle ,no swirls to confront .all in all ,still alot of hard work .

Scott

balrgn · 01-20-2007, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kneal

Just saw this site and their kit on Ebay. Has anyone tried this product?

Air stream buffing kits, buffs from JestcoProducts.com

jestcoproducts.com and then select airstream buffing if the link doesn't work.

Thanks,
Kevin

By the looks of that grinder it apoears to be poor quality. Use caution, you could probly do better shopping the net to pic up the other producs and a good quality grinder if your inclined to go that route.

Just my 2 cents........

Phil Gobie · 01-20-2007, 09:33 AM

I don't think the grinder is included! And I don't think that a Makita grinder should be regarded as "poor quality"? Maybe small?

kneal · 01-20-2007, 09:42 AM

So does the method he outlines on his site seem to be a good starting point ...he states you can do it in around 40 hours....I would be curious to how the final finish looked.

balrgn · 01-20-2007, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil Gobie

I don't think the grinder is included! And I don't think that a Makita grinder should be regarded as "poor quality"? Maybe small?

Ooo Your right, Makita is a good grinder, I took a quik look, the grinder alone would go for more. Not enuff coffee before I posted.

Not a fan of Rouge anyhow...

BTW, I have a Makita

scottanlily · 01-20-2007, 02:38 PM

Id use the buffs and not the rouge also ,go with the nuvite products or
the others folks like as well .Ive got the Makita also ,but I use it to final finish cut/buff paint as well as the trailer .It has the variable speed control
which is really good so it can be slowed down .The nuvite process likes
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 speed ,not faster ,always careful of not heating the aluminum
during polishing .the speed choice is 1-6 ,a good machine.

Scott

swebster · 01-20-2007, 04:01 PM

I've had good luck using rouge. Industrial polishing applications actually call for high speed (7500' per minute) so with an eight inch wheel you would want around 3250 rpms.

I know this flies in the face of the tried and true Perfect Polish method, but I've seen it done (airplanes) and did it myself on the nose of my 345 (grained aluminum). It compounded where teh nuvite would not - on later model grained aluminum.

I bought everything locally at the hardware store. Already have a Snap On Professional Coumpouder and used a Cyclo and Nuvite to remove the swirls.

Rog0525 · 02-15-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kneal

So does the method he outlines on his site seem to be a good starting point ...he states you can do it in around 40 hours....I would be curious to how the final finish looked.

That ad puzzles me every time I see it on eBay. He claims that he polished a 1967 Caravel to a mirror shine in less than 40 hours, including stripping the clearcoat. If that is true, this guy should be a multi-millionaire! It took me more than 40 hours just to strip the clearcoat on a 1971 Caravel.
The latest eBay ad, including before and after pics was:
eBay: Airstream Buffing Kit aircraft aluminum polish (item 160083340021 end time Feb-14-07 21:12:37 PST)

kneal · 02-15-2007, 06:45 AM

He also provides a guarantee that if it doesn't work as stated that he will provide a FULL refund. Makes you wonder..I just want someone else to try it before I do

ALANSD · 02-15-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Rog0525

It took me more than 40 hours just to strip the clearcoat on a 1971 Caravel.

I the Napier removall on my 31 foot Sovereign, stripped all the clearcoat except for minor touch up spots, in about 4 hours. Hosed it off after the stuff sat on it.
It immediatley showed a nice shiny aluminum once removed. I was able to shine ( not all the way to a mirror but nice and reflective) with some common metal polishes. 6 months later its still shiny, though in need of a good wash...but with it 38 degrees today I won't be doing that too soon.

LI Pets · 02-15-2007, 08:57 AM

Took me about 40 hours to strip it with my other half helping a lot.

The red compound with a wool pad at 2200 rpm cleaned up the bad areas with oxidation.

Then I used the Metal wax., wool pad at 3200rpm, did 2 sq ft in 7-10 min. no swirls, the black stuff if any came off with soap and water.

I'm not finished with the polishing because it's been too cold here, I'm leaving for Fl on Sunday maybe will do some more in the warmer weather.

I think Phil is planning on helping me when I get to Miami just so he knows how to do his.

Rog0525 · 02-15-2007, 09:42 AM

Stripping the '71 Caravel was my first and last experience. Much of the 40+ hours I spent was wasted because I was trying to use a more environmentally-friendly stripper (Citristrip). After several inadequate applications, I switched to an aircraft stripper and it went much faster. But still, I would have to see someone do the whole polishing process in less than 40 hours to make a believer of me.

Fyrzowt · 02-15-2007, 04:40 PM

I can't speak to the stripping process, my PO already had mine stripped and a rough polish job that was several years old.

I did however, polish mine - medium, then fine with some areas of additional touch-up, in well under 40 hours. I used an angle grinder/buffer and a cyclo.
Dave

kneal · 02-15-2007, 04:47 PM

Dave - That is great to hear. What did you use for the polish? Nuvite?

Fyrzowt · 02-15-2007, 04:53 PM

Nuvite C, then since I about choked on the price of that little bottle ($50 or so) I experimented and used Mothers aluminum polish with good results. I didn't try the fine Nuvite, so can't compare that.

Here's what it looks like.
Dave

kneal · 02-15-2007, 07:17 PM

Looks Great! I plan on stripping my this summer if I ever finish my remodel. I might pin you for some pointers when I get to that point.

Rog0525 · 02-16-2007, 02:51 AM

Thanks a lot, Dave. Now I feel worse than ever when I look at my unpolished silver turds.
Seriously though, fantastic job and a great vintage coach!

The Flintstones · 02-20-2007, 06:21 PM

Hi all
Have any of you used the Jestco products like the kit for sale on ebay for $99.00. He uses a side wheel grinder with an attachment adapter for his buffing pads. He claims to have done his 17 footer in I think about 40 hours.
He has very positive feedback. Just curious what yall's opinion is.
thanks,
James

wahoonc · 02-20-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jsflint

Hi all
Have any of you used the Jestco products like the kit for sale on ebay for $99.00. He uses a side wheel grinder with an attachment adapter for his buffing pads. He claims to have done his 17 footer in I think about 40 hours.
He has very positive feedback. Just curious what yall's opinion is.
thanks,
James

James,
Here is Thread that may give you some information.

Aaron