Can i use this to polish the finish on my swimming pool?
1364143
I don't see why you couldn't use the Makita wet grinder plus polishing pads to refinish the gunite surface of your swimming pool; however, I would want the input of a professional pool surfacing expert before touching that surface with a polishing pad. I paid about $2500 for a total resurfacing in 2006 and I don't believe that amount has changed too drastically over the years. My swimming pool would not have benefitted at the time from "polishing." Another couple thoughts: The sides of a swimming pool are usually rough-textured for a reason, so polishing may ruin the grip and turbulence a nature surface provides. Though the polishing pads that come with the Makita wet grinder come in graduated grits, the amount of surface to be polished in an in-ground gunite pool may destroy the pads faster requiring additional pads. Hope that helps in your decision. The Makita tool itself is awesome!
1364144
These are made to polish stone by using a series of diamond grit pads that start at about 50 grit up to 3000 then a polish pad. They will give you a glass smooth finish on granite or marble. I don't believe the cement based plaster that is used in pools has a fine enough grain to be polished to this smoothness. Most that I have seen use a coating to achieve the glass smoothness.
1364145
It depends on the material used in your swimming pool. There are several different types of pads, polishing disks, and polishing compounds available. This Makita polisher is variable speed, which allows the speed of the disk to match the compound used.
1765824
I believe so.... additional fyi: this cleaner did NOT fit on the end of a pool pole as I expected. I was hoping to use to clean the aluminum of our pool cage
287447
You can, but I'm not exactly sure how to do it. I have polished some rough beach glass using fine sand. (But then I have to state it is not genuine beach glass-purists don't approve of putting it on the tumbler. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/761052/ try this gentleman's siggestions -
1861953
If the finish you have looks shiny like Chrome, it will work nicely to bring the shine back and remove very light scratches. I have seen nickel faucets that have a slightly matte (flat-not-too-shiny) finish, and Simichrome will tend to polish them a bit more shiny.
81118
no you cant polish rocks, this kit is primarily suited for metals and some plastics, for rocks you need lapidary equipment made to polish rocks and jem stones. there are various methods to this so search around.
380193
No. It suggest that toothpaste be used. I purchased polisher separately. I think that toothpaste is gone and its less abrasive
71482
Definitely do not use on vinyl liner! This is ok for Gunite or concrete/cement pools.The bristles will put holes in a vinyl liner. Use a nylon bristle brush for vinyl liners.
1480581
I have used it on pool tile and it works real good. You just need to order a lot of it.
575394
Yes. Absolutely. You may be able to use regular polish with this top coat. I did it that way once. Worked about the same.
675559
It might work if you are trying to remove a small rust stain from a bobby pin or bbs. My recommendation is do not let acid sit very long on the vinyl. I purchased it to use in a plaster pool and it worked well.
519104
I suppose you could try it but I'd just get some Brasso http://www.amazon.com/Brasso-Multipurpose-Metal-Polish-8-oz/dp/B00BILDIU4
1236772
I use it in 1 to 4 mixture with distilled water on a felt pad and polish glass pendants to a high clear polish. It is not consistent particle size and l don't think this is the best for precision optical polishing.
1375891
You will be thoroughly wiping it off and polishing it anyway and could even wash after with a mild soap if you are worried about residue left behind so I would say it should be just fine to use.
2121063
Yes. You just don't want to use it on glazed tile. The steel helps get the sand and dirt out of the pool
1775036
The short answer is yes. I don't use it for that, but it does polish rocks very well. You may wish to get the smaller model. It's a little less expensive and does the same job on a smaller load of rocks. Hope I have helped.
678046
I have never used it on pool tiles but I will relate my opinion which is based on using the product over the course of 20 years. It will be resistant to the pool chemicals and if you use chlorine it should not mildew which it can do after many years of exposure to UV. It is not so much the 5200 mildewing but tiny holes and cracks that collect dirt that mildew. I would guess it should stay clean for a long time. This said 5200 is not the product to use for pool tile repair. 5200 is a construal adhesive, this means it is normally stronger than the surfaces it is applied to. In short it is more a glue than a sealant but it is not made for tile adhesion. Use a product made for pool or bath tile either a mastic or thin set which can be purchased from a tile supplier. This thin set is made for holding tile to substrate in a wet environment. With either make sure you have clean and dry surfaces. Otherwise nothing will stick. Good luck
1475431
This polisher would work great, just use the right polish. This is a dual action polisher that gets the job done.