For a semi gloss sheen continue rubbing with fine synthetic abrasive wool lubricated with soapy water.
0000 steel wool grit.
3m synthetic steel wool pad 10119na 0000 super fine 18 case open stock.
Use it also to clean delicate surfaces and precision tools.
Compatible with water based strippers and finishes this synthetic steel wool pad can be used with waxes or oils to buff shellac lacquer and varnished surfaces.
If you want something glossier than this you should go another route.
Rub until you get a flat even sheen across the entire surface.
Switch to a fine synthetic abrasive wool 0000 steel wool equivalent to bring the finish to a satin sheen.
While some of the rim is exposed or possibly coated aluminum other areas are painted.
Sku s 43528 abrasive material steel wool grade 0000 extra fine product length 3 in.
Does anyone know what would be the equivalent grit factor of 0000 steel wool.
So even lubricated by wax you ll be left with a somewhat satin or semi gloss finish.
24 packs steel wool grade 0000 scouring pads for cast iron dishes pots pans multi use scrubbing polishing pads for kitchen bathroom cleaning use 4 5 out of 5 stars 15 8 99 8.
Steelwool is available in 8 grades or fiber diameters from extra fine 0000 steel wool then gently coarser to 000 00 0 1 2 3 up to 4 extra coarse.
The lubricant helps to float away grit and abraded materials and to reduce the size of the scratches made by the wool allowing for a deeper sheen.
I should caution you that 0000 steel wool won t polish it per se rather it will have the opposite effect of scratching the surface they re very very fine scratches but scratches nonetheless.
I m thinking of using this with wd 40 on my bike rims which got pretty ratty after a winter s worth of salt among other areas of my bike.
Quantity 12 shipping weight 0 15 lb.
So i m curious as to how 0000 steel wool compares to sandpaper grits for some perspective.