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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 18:12:57 GMT -5
Anyone ever try or was successful at buffing a helmet visor? I scratched mine (dropped) right on the front of the visor where I look out.  |
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Post by ramblinman on Apr 17, 2013 18:34:28 GMT -5
it's possible but depending on how deep the scratches it takes a lot of elbow grease. this vid should work for you:
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Post by obe on Apr 17, 2013 18:41:02 GMT -5
Hi, I done the same thing. I got a buffer wheel fro harbor freight for my grinding wheel but u must use the white stick, dont use the gray or red, it has abrasives in it. go lightly, dot get the shield hot. It wont take the scratch ot but will take out the whit scuff ot. On mine the scratch is there but not noticable enough to bother you. Mine worked out fine.
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 18:44:04 GMT -5
thnx, but for some reason this vid is not working properly for me right now.. I'll check back  |
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 18:49:08 GMT -5
Hi, I done the same thing. I got a buffer wheel fro harbor freight for my grinding wheel but u must use the white stick, dont use the gray or red, it has abrasives in it. go lightly, dot get the shield hot. It wont take the scratch ot but will take out the whit scuff ot. On mine the scratch is there but not noticable enough to bother you. Mine worked out fine. Can I use a dremel bit? This is all I have. |
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Post by obe on Apr 17, 2013 18:52:02 GMT -5
I guess you could use a dremel but put in on slow rpms, you dont want to get the shield hot or it will distort the shieldand then you are done. Its then a new shield
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Post by Jarlaxle on Apr 17, 2013 19:03:54 GMT -5
A drill would probably work better than a Dremel.
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 19:22:42 GMT -5
Going to go to home depot and look around
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Post by jeffery5568 on Apr 17, 2013 19:40:52 GMT -5
Wet sand the scratch with 1500 grit until its smooth then buff it with compound.
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Post by wutzthedeal on Apr 17, 2013 19:59:34 GMT -5
I know new shields can be on the expensive side, but have you taken a look around to see what a replacement costs for your model? You might find a surprise sale or an after-market version on the cheap.
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 20:12:09 GMT -5
I would rather just fix it w some compound and sandpaper, which I will be trying soon. Went to look at dremel bits and didn't know what to look for lol
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 20:58:58 GMT -5
Doin' some elbow grease polishing guys, slowly but I think it is surely getting better.. not sure lol well see!  |
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 17, 2013 21:04:21 GMT -5
A shield for my FF was only 20 as I scratched mine when I dropped it
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Post by prodigit on Apr 17, 2013 21:32:23 GMT -5
Just buy a new visor.
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Post by domindart on Apr 17, 2013 21:54:21 GMT -5
It looks a lot better now I guess lol  &*&^^ it!!!!! I'll just buy a new one later, hopeflly it is just $20 or so |
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&*&^^ it!!!!! I'll just buy a new one later, hopeflly it is just $20 or so