Ignoramus4128 wrote:
On 2008-01-21, RAM? wrote:
Ignoramus4128 wrote in
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I have a old Crescent 15" adjustable wrench. It is well made and works
well. It is decades old. It was covered by a thin layer of rust. I
removed this rust with a wire wheel and oiled it with CorrosionX to
prevent further rust.

While there is no more rust, the surface looks dull due to its
miscroscopic irregularity.

My question is whether there is some non-insane way of restoring its
luster. (possibly it never had luster at all). But I would like it to
have, if possible, a somewhat polished appearance.

Perhaps, mounting a buffing wheel on my 3450 RPM motor, and buffing
it, would help? Any suggestions for a buffing wheel?

There is not much practical reason for it, but perhaps I could learn
something useful.

i

The Crescent wrenches that I've "restored" had all been plated [chrome?]
and, with enough rust showing, the plating would come off under aggressive
buffing. (I've even had large sections come off to display serious rusting
underneath.)


Mine is not chrome plated. There is no chrome plating on it.

i

Are you sure? Are you sure?