The friction polish
....when I first learned to turn pens I was taught to use woodturners polish, then friction polish, HUT PPP sticks, then carnauba wax. If you read the other finishing/carnauba wax threads (current ones or old ones) you'll find out I'm not a fan of friction polish, carnauba wax, HUT PPP sticks. If you want a shinny, glossy finish that will last, then you need to learn to do CA, lacquer, or enduro...if you want a finish that is somwhat glossy and fads after a few weeks or even days and darkens due to oil and moisture reacting with the shellac in friction polish, then use friction polish...You must decide what you want from your finish on your pens. I hear people say that the CA looks plastic but if I have identical pens for sale, one with CA and one with friction polish, the CA sells first...every time....In fact, there is no friction polish, carnauba wax, HUT PPP sticks, or woodturners polish in my shop any more...just my opinion ... many others disagree and many others concurr.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
Originally posted by toomanysplinters
<br />Thanks Don,
Yes, I'm referring to the High Build Friction Polish and the Woodturners Finish.
So, out of these two, which is more durable?