SERVICES AND PRICING
As well as polishing we also offer other services that go hand in hand such as:
PRICING AND PAYMENT:
Some of the parts we polish have a regular price, however a lot of the items are extremely difficult to price as they are one offs, we charge by the hour and it can be difficult to gauge how long it may take to complete a job from start to finish.
If possible we ask the customer to email us a photo of the item to be polished, only an estimate can be given as even photo can hide the true condition and shape of the item. The best price can be given by bringing the item’(s) in to us personally but we realise this is not always possible.
Please note if an in between figure is given we will never go over the top price even if the job takes longer than anticipated, we believe this is fairer on the customer and we will take a loss and put it down to experience. We currently charge no VAT as we are a small company at present.
Payments can be made either by bank transfer, cheque, and postal order or in person by cash. Please note we can only send the items back to you once the payment has been cleared.
As well as polishing we also offer other services that go hand in hand such as:
- Paint stripping.
- De-anodising (the stripping of anodised components).
- Grit blasting & bead blasting.
- Repair work is also undertaken such as dent removal and re-polishing (where possible), welding, brazing and soldering.
PRICING AND PAYMENT:
Some of the parts we polish have a regular price, however a lot of the items are extremely difficult to price as they are one offs, we charge by the hour and it can be difficult to gauge how long it may take to complete a job from start to finish.
If possible we ask the customer to email us a photo of the item to be polished, only an estimate can be given as even photo can hide the true condition and shape of the item. The best price can be given by bringing the item’(s) in to us personally but we realise this is not always possible.
Please note if an in between figure is given we will never go over the top price even if the job takes longer than anticipated, we believe this is fairer on the customer and we will take a loss and put it down to experience. We currently charge no VAT as we are a small company at present.
Payments can be made either by bank transfer, cheque, and postal order or in person by cash. Please note we can only send the items back to you once the payment has been cleared.
*General FAQ’s and Ts & Cs
What metals can be polished at G.S.Polishing?
All non ferrous metals such as: Brass, bronze, copper, aluminium and aluminium alloy castings,
stainless steels.
What types of items can be polished?
Car & Motorcycle parts, Boat parts, household metal items, antique metal items and anything in between.
Realistically almost anything made from a non ferrous metal. I’ve polished all sorts of weird and
wonderful items over the years and am still surprised by what some customers bring in.
For the most part motorcycle & car parts and boat parts are the norm along with some household
items of a various nature.
I polish and restore many parts for professional car restorer’s and bike restorers/builders and just as
importantly any garage tinkerers out there wanting to restore their much cherished bike or car to its
former glory.
Some items are obviously more difficult than others due to the shape and/or size and sometimes
there’s an item that would literally be mission impossible. I’d rather be honest and tell the customer
if a job is not worth it, unfortunately it’s not always realised by the customer just what is in fact very
difficult or literally impossible, It’s not always what people want to hear but at least you’ll be getting
an honest opinion from someone who knows the potential pit falls involved.
What are the processes involved?
It is mechanical polishing which basically means using rotary tools/wheels and discs of various sizes,
shapes, various machines both handheld and free standing as well as lots and lots of different
polishing compounds, mops, abrasives, etc. There really are a lot of tools and equipment used so
please excuse me for not going into too much detail!
There are occasions when someone says something like: “I thought you just dipped it in something?”
I’m sorry but there is no such magical substance! It takes a lot of hard work, skill, equipment,
knowhow and time to get these jobs done! Sorry to burst your bubble... you know who you are!
What results can I expect?
I’ve provided a photo gallery on this website to try and cover most types of parts and metals in order
to give the customer a fair idea of what to expect, the photos have not been digitally altered in any
way to make them look better.
At the end of the day I do the best I possibly can with the part or parts, every time the results are
dependent on the quality of the metal, the type of metal, the quality of the casting, corrosion levels,
shape, etc. You can rest assured that after over 20 years of metal polishing I know the tricks to get
the best results possible.
Final note:
I have tried to cover most FAQ’s that I regularly get, if you need to ask me anything polishing
related just email or phone me and I’ll do my best to answer!
Workshop Equipment
