Finishing & Polishing disks

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Good morning,Can anyone recommend finishing/polishing disks for use with a std angle grinder to get some steel to a mirror-like finish?  Saw Jody from welding tips/tricks making a Thor-shop hammer and to finish mentioned he was using a kit from Walter - was I think 3 disks - and it brought the steel to a mirror finish - but I am a clown and just can't seem to find this "finishing kit" from Walter disks.Aside from general use forward anyone interested - I've made a Thor hammer myself to rotate among 7th grade tackle fb players this fall that I'm coaching as a reward for a solid hit/block on someone - calling it "the hit stick" - coach in college rewarded O-lineman with a sledgehammer for the week for the best pancake block - thought it would be fun and motivating to do the same.  But don't see the parents enjoying their 12 yr old getting into the car with a sledge hammer (although - well - actually this might be worse! ha!)
Reply:Get resin fiber disks with a rubber backing pad, work up through the grits being very careful not to leave any grooves in the surface, don't stop and change directions with the angle grinder without first lifting it off the workpiece,Work up to 240 grit on the resin pads  then switch to a DA sander, 120 or 180, then go up again till you get up to a high grit, then use a polishing wheel with Rouge to get your high polish, I've done this on stainless before, you can get almost a mirror finish.Takes time, and you can't skip any steps Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

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Reply:They make a simple buffing wheel, comes in red and green and super fast and smooth, I might try to get a pic .www.urkafarms.com
Reply:I got a recent email from Benchmark Abrasives touting a kit they have. Maybe give them a look...----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#8 MIRROR FINISHING KIT🔥Our #8 Mirror Finishing Kit really needs no introduction but in case you've been living under a rock this kit will get you that beautiful mirror finish that you've been seeing on the gram. It's a real simple 3-step process that you can learn to do by watching our boy @dabswellington demo it here. This kit sells out often so don't wait around if you need a little polish in your life. Kit includes:(1) 4-1/2" T27 Jumbo Trimmable 120G Zirconia Flap Disc(1) 4-1/2" T29 Interleaf (Medium) Flap Disc(1) 4-1/2" Unitized Wheel(2) 4-1/2" Felt Flap Disc(1) White Rouge Buffing Compound (4 ounce)(1) Emerald Green Buffing Compound (4 ounce) Be sure to use promo code MIRRORKIT10 at checkout to get 10% off your order.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reply:This can be done without much stuff,  I am not sure I have a buff pic but dont need compound and so many stages, I grind, sand a little with 7 inch and buff if I would have to.  The one between the air chisels has a buff on it, will go right to mirror level polish.

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Reply:Thanks all for the replies.  So - I've rolled the dice on the Benchmark kit BaTu mentioned - figured why not.  Appreciate the advise.
Reply:I think a regular 4-1/2" Grinder spins too fast.You'll need a Buffing grinder.Ed Conleyhttp://www.screamingbroccoli.com/MM252MM211 (Sold)Passport Plus & Spool gunLincoln SP135 Plus- (Gone to a good home)Klutch 120v Plasma cutterSO 2020 benderBeer in the fridge
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Originally Posted by Broccoli1

I think a regular 4-1/2" Grinder spins too fast.You'll need a Buffing grinder.
Reply:If you're talking something with mill scale on it, a polishing wheel by itself won't be enough Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

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Reply:If polishing regular steel,, there is a MAJOR negative about buffing,,the highly polished surface will not hold any oil, that causes an increase in friction, and eliminates the corrosion protection offered by a coating of oil.I polished the rear of a RUGER pistol bolt to a VERY reflective mirror finish.The majority of the polishing was done with 1200 and 2000 grit sandpaper.I ended up disliking the polished surface, it would show fingerprints from ANY touch.The bolt was then directional scratched with 400 grit paper,, it looks nice,, now.