brailsmt
Member
I'm not looking for a shortcut, I'm looking for something more durable than the micromesh I've been using. I've worn out two sets already in just 2 months of pen making. My standard procedure is to sand 150 -> 240 -> 320 -> 400 -> 600, then hit micromesh up to 12000. After that I use Meguiar's PlastX to really bring out an awesome mirror finish. Since there is some crossover between automotive and pen turning when it comes to bringing out shine, has any tried car polishes instead of micromesh? I'm just tired of wearing through the center of the micromesh pad in one grit, and then being forced to buy a whole new set. While the cost isn't prohibitive, I'd much prefer to use some sort of paste polish that goes on like the PlastX. Any other alternatives from outside the automotive world?