Im going to polish my frame ,but I forgot the grit steps .I did it before and I think I went 600,1000,1500 but I cant remember for sure.

 

i've never done it, but i don't think the exact grit should matter, so long as you work from coarse to fine grit... the more steps you use the more shine you should get.

 

if youre hand sanding it youll want to go lower than that..if you got a DA sander you could start at 600 since itll cut fast..
once youre at 1000 go to a polishing compound like mothers..

 

when I did it before I started to low and it took forever to get the scratches out

 

thats what I was thinking, but Im pretty sure the last step is 1500

 

if you got a high speed drill with spiral sewn wheels you can buff out 1000 grit, 1500 is a good idea if youre doin it by hand..

here... these dudes know it all..
http://forum.caswellplating.com/index.php

 

starting with 320 on a DA and working your up to 2000 works great and the scratches come out really easy.

 

I finish with 2000, but my **** always comes out mirror,(no scratches)I also use scotch brite pads, brillo pads, as well as polishing compound sticks.

 

what would you start with?

 

I use an angle grinder with one of those "fine" body work pads. if your gonna do it by hand 600 is a good place to start. Do a crosshatch for the next paper. ie. switch directions, helps you see the scratches your getting rid of easier.

 

Ill right, thanks again

 

it's going to take you months... since you can only use one hand.. u're gonna get so tired!

 

I wont be riding for months so I got the time

 

if you really want it to come out easy 3M makes 3000wet for a DA and that stuff cuts the polishing time way down...