Replate/Chrome?
01-10-2013, 02:46 PM
#31
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bumping this back up- I think this will help me solve my 'pitting' problem. Steve, I have lapidary sandpaper up to 3000x- I think I will use that(maybe start at 1500). Then on to paste after the paper.
I also love plain polished metal.
I also love plain polished metal.
01-10-2013, 03:51 PM
#32
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sounds good.
The general rule that I was taught was to use grit JUST fine enough to cause scratches the same as already exist (or slightly finer), use that to make the surface consistent, then progress to finer and finer grit until the desired finish is achieved.
Rubbing compound and polishing compound are usually the last finish I apply.
One of my favorite "new" tools is surface conditioning disks/belts. (Think green scrubby) I have them in disks for my drill and belts for my sander in various levels of aggressiveness. They really "condition" the surface rather than stock removal.
The general rule that I was taught was to use grit JUST fine enough to cause scratches the same as already exist (or slightly finer), use that to make the surface consistent, then progress to finer and finer grit until the desired finish is achieved.
Rubbing compound and polishing compound are usually the last finish I apply.
One of my favorite "new" tools is surface conditioning disks/belts. (Think green scrubby) I have them in disks for my drill and belts for my sander in various levels of aggressiveness. They really "condition" the surface rather than stock removal.
01-12-2013, 11:04 AM
#33
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How BEAUTIFUL, Steve! Just love it!
Now, will you lacquer the polished iron or something to keep it from rusting/corroding, or does it not need any kind of protection?
I'm thinking of doing this full polish then nickel plating over that to protect it from the humidity here - and the skin oils from use.
Plus it will match all the other nickel-plated parts on the machine.
Now, will you lacquer the polished iron or something to keep it from rusting/corroding, or does it not need any kind of protection?
I'm thinking of doing this full polish then nickel plating over that to protect it from the humidity here - and the skin oils from use.
Plus it will match all the other nickel-plated parts on the machine.
01-12-2013, 06:33 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
I'm thinking of doing this full polish then nickel plating over that to protect it from the humidity here - and the skin oils from use.
01-27-2013, 03:19 AM
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