A from a blank I picked up from WC called fire and ice. Wet sanded from 1500 - 4k every two jumps in grit I used Plastix. Then finished with 3 polishes with plastix. Sorry pictures not the best. I know I need a light box or whatever it is called but can't afford to buy or even make one at this time. So copy paper it was for my back ground and a desk lamp provided the lighting. As usual any and all comment welcomed ( good or bad ) thanks for looking.
Fire and Ice
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SDB777
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Little confused.....you used Plastix polish in between sanding grits? Why?(Not being a smart-arse, just trying to figure out if I might be missing out on something truly unique here) Doesn't the plastix polish remove scratches...that the sanding made?
Great use of a 'wasp body' on this blank to bring out more of the texture in the blank.
Scott (teach me something new) B
Great use of a 'wasp body' on this blank to bring out more of the texture in the blank.
Scott (teach me something new) B
witz1976
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I too am confused, Plastix s is typically used to past 12k mm to remove the fine scratches plus adds a little wax to add to the shine. I would think by using plastix between sanding, would be a waste. But hey if it works for you, then I won't argue. Just curious.
Drstrangefart
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My dad puts his (and my) pens on a flatbed scanner and runs them through as a photo. You may wanna try that if you have one of them.
Willee
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Hard to see from the photo but it looks like the finish is not smooth.
I never sand plastic past 1000 before polishing.
220 - 600 - 1000 (till I get a nice even frosted look) - Triple E - polish (after examination)
The triple E will show any rough spots.
if the examination shows any defects I go back to 600 and start over.
To me it is a waste of time to use MM past 1000.
rjwolfe3
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Pen looks nice and shiny!