Polishing question

[murphjw]

After final dipping in GoldSpar, what are builders here using for polishing (removing blemishes and cutting back the really flashy finish)? I note that the 3M products Perfect-It and Finesse-It are popular in America, but these seem to be difficult to obtain here at a reasonable price.

Does anybody use local alternatives to these products (or found an affordable local source)? 

Cheers,

John

[Indigo Creek Bamboo Rods]

http://www.carbatec.com.au/liberon-rottenstone_c21742

mix it with some linseed oil to make a soupy consistency and rub away :)

Cheers
Blake

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[boris....@gmail.com]

Hi john,

I use 2000 wet and dry glued to paddle pop sticks. Then an auto painters buffing compound liberally smeared on a piece of smooth leather glued to a paddle pop stick this helps not to rub the varnish off the corners.

On goldspar it works if the spar is properly cured which may take a week or more depending on the temperature.

When I use epifanes - a true "spar" it gives a better finish but again the spar needs to be solidly cured.

Good luck.

[daft wader]

The old 2000 grit glued to a paddlepop stick or a piece of ply off-cut of similar dimensions is the way to go....if you glue 4 -5 paddle pop sticks together (on top of each other) you can get a better grip also.  I then give it a bit of a going over with 0000 steel wool, but be careful not to knock off the apexes unless you like that look.
As Boris says....buff after with some auto polish.  I use a bit of carnabau wax  or some cabinet makers wax as well.

Hi Blake and Boris....good to see some activity here again, I was getting concerned you-all had migrated to Facebook....still avoiding that (must be my age   :)  ).

Cheers

Norm

[Boris Gaspar]

Norm,

I'm no Facebook fan either. I opened an account about 3 years ago and never been back since. But each to his own is cool by me. 

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[murphjw]

Thanks to all for the responses.

I've currently got the reflective 'wet, shiny' look, and I'm after the 'deep, lustrous' look mentioned on various forums.

Will see how I go with the above suggestions.

Cheers,

John

[sleepy]

John,

Also try micro mesh.  You can buy them from the SandPaperman in sheets and glue them to paddle pop sticks.  You'll be able to polish to a matte, satin or high gloss finish without the mess.

Pat

[murphjw]

Thanks for the link,Pat.