NT_2112
Member
Hi all.
Can I get more gloss/shine from Ebonite or is this about it using Micromesh?
Thanks!
Can I get more gloss/shine from Ebonite or is this about it using Micromesh?
Thanks!
Ebonite polishing
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elyk864
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Try one step plastic polish. It'll make it pop. You will need to build up a slight bit of heat.
Pictures are kinda difficult to judge but it looks like you could get more from it.
On ebonite I wet sand from 320, 400, 600, 800 and wet sand using M.mesh pads..then I use Dr. KIRKS Scratch remover..followed by Meguiers Plastx car polish. I still dont think its great after this but it's presentable.
Last night I used "TonyL's" file in the IAP library and put together a 3 wheel buffing system using one of my lathes..though I honestly think it dulled what finish I had, but I am using cheapo ryobi buffing wheels so I need to look more into better wheels.
Anyways, I think to get a better shine it's going to require buffing wheels..I just need to buy the ones Tony recommends.
Look at my last couple of posts in " show off your pens", this is using everything above except the buffing setup.
On ebonite I wet sand from 320, 400, 600, 800 and wet sand using M.mesh pads..then I use Dr. KIRKS Scratch remover..followed by Meguiers Plastx car polish. I still dont think its great after this but it's presentable.
Last night I used "TonyL's" file in the IAP library and put together a 3 wheel buffing system using one of my lathes..though I honestly think it dulled what finish I had, but I am using cheapo ryobi buffing wheels so I need to look more into better wheels.
Anyways, I think to get a better shine it's going to require buffing wheels..I just need to buy the ones Tony recommends.
Look at my last couple of posts in " show off your pens", this is using everything above except the buffing setup.
Chief TomaToe
Member
For what little experience I have with ebonite, the trick for me is buffing after micro-mesh. I only use the one step blue stick buffing compound, and that is enough to get me a mirror shine.
Ronnie, can you tell me what blue stick is...or where you get yours from.
Thanks,
Russ
Chief TomaToe
Member
I can't remember where I got mine from, but this is practically the same thing: https://www.pennstateind.com/store/LBUFFSEZ.html
J_B
Member
My preference anything non-wood...wet sand through all the mesh pads at a medium speed then finish up only utilizing novus #2 polish at high speed an never have been disappointed with the outcome.
NT_2112
Member
Wow. The polishing kit made a huge difference.
I can see why people recommend them. Thanks!
I can see why people recommend them. Thanks!
Definitely more shine.. did you get buffing wheels or ?