Axles; Polish, then bend? Or bend, then polish

[DR650SE]

So working with my kids on a few cars. We've already polished the axles. We used the following, 400, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 Grint sand paper. I then used a 3000 grit cloth, a 5000 grit cloth, and finally a wet leather strap. All sanding was wet.

Now while we were getting colored wheels at the scout store, then had an axle straightener, a d an axle bending tool. 2.5° and 1.5°

Do I need to bend and then re polish the axles? In the future should I bend first?

I assume polish than bend since polishing a bent axle would be a challenge. I'm using a dremal to spin the axles as I sand.

Thanks guys! Heres a pic of the cars so far.
http://imgur.com/gallery/vOFGw9W

 

[KyleBCostco]

How would you polish once it is bent? Polish first. Try to make sure you don't mark up the area the wheel will be riding.

 

[Charles Studer]

. Yes polish first. Use a drop of oil in the bender. Clean axles off with alcohol or no ammonia window cleaner. Dry. race prep. Jig or pledge.....

 

[KyleBCostco]

Why no ammonia cleaner? I've always used windex but have no reason why or why not.

 

[Mojo Racing]

It has less residue on the axle

 

[CFD Engineer]

If you bend the axle by holding it on the end where it goes into the car, then pushing on the other end I wouldn't worry if I scratched the axle, as the wheel will ride on the other side of the axle, and not touch the scratched side. (for front bent axle)