Problem Using Micro Gloss as final polish on CA

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DonWood

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Hi Everyone - I have a question concerning the final step when using a CA finish.

Normally after I put my final coat of CA on I then micromesh it from 4k to 12k.

However, then if I try to use the Micro Gloss, which is the same product I get great results with on the acrylics, most of the time it dulls the CA down instead of giving it a high gloss, and I have to redo the CA finish, micromesh, then just to go the buffer using White Diamond skipping the Micro Gloss.

I would like to use the Micro Gloss since it should give me a much superior gloss, but I am having this problem.

Anyone have any ideas? Am I not waiting long enough for the CA to harden before doing the Micro Gloss? I normally try to use the Micro Gloss right after I finish with the Micromesh.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Maybe I should start using Brasso or something like that instead of the Micro Gloss?

Thanks for the help.
 
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Thanks Rick, I will give that a try this time. I have a couple now that I just finished so I will wait till tomorrow before micromeshing or using the Micro Gloss
 
Ed, here is more than you want to know about Micro Gloss:

Micro-Gloss
Micro-Gloss a general all purpose water-based liquid abrasive which uses a one micron aluminum oxide abrasive crystal to achieve a fine finish on acrylics, plastics, polycarbonate, fiberglass, wood, silver, gold, copper, brass, paint urethanes, lacquers, and polyesters to name a few. This unique liquid removed hairline scratches, haziness, and halos untouched by other products. Contains no filler or wax that could cause yellowing. Remove scratches and imperfections with Micro-Gloss and buff back to optical clarity. Micro-Gloss will remove a 4000 Micro-Mesh or 1500 CAMI scratch pattern. Approved as safe for use on inside and outside surfaces of F-16 aircraft. Approved for use by Boeing, Spec D6-52021. Use by hand or machine with a TufBuf lambs wool polishing pad or foam sponge pad. Available in 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., and gallon containers.
 
In response to Mark - I normally put on 3-4 coats of thin CA and then 3-4 coats of medium CA.

And Ed, thanks for the info on Micro-Gloss, but have you tried on CA? It works wonderful on the Acrylic.

Thanks everyone.
 
In response to Ed Brown - the container does not say what it contains - However from another post to this topic - it does not look like it contains Acetone or MEK.

Thanks again.
 
Originally posted by DonWood

In response to Ed Brown - the container does not say what it contains - However from another post to this topic - it does not look like it contains Acetone or MEK.

Thanks again.
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If you are referring to the advertising material provided by Cav, this is the same guy that goes digging in your mouth with a pickax and saying, "This won't hurt much!!!" So, we know he is NOT a very trusted source.

HOWEVER, his information does reference using the product after 4000 MM. YOU, I believe, are using it after 12000 MM - aren't you going backwards???

COULD this be the problem? NO, I have NOT used the product. YES, I AM flying by the seat of my pants and have NO idea what each will do.

Yes, If I were you, I WOULD pay MORE attention to those who have experience with the product.

But, I have to keep my post count higher than Cav, so when he posts, I HAVE to, also!!!:D:D:D:D
 
Originally posted by ed4copies

Originally posted by DonWood

In response to Ed Brown - the container does not say what it contains - However from another post to this topic - it does not look like it contains Acetone or MEK.

Thanks again.
Click to expand...

If you are referring to the advertising material provided by Cav, this is the same guy that goes digging in your mouth with a pickax and saying, "This won't hurt much!!!" So, we know he is NOT a very trusted source.

HOWEVER, his information does reference using the product after 4000 MM. YOU, I believe, are using it after 12000 MM - aren't you going backwards???

COULD this be the problem? NO, I have NOT used the product. YES,I AM flying by the seat of my pants and have NO idea what each will do.

Yes, If I were you, I WOULD pay MORE attention to those who have experience with the product.

But, I have to keep my post count higher than Cav, so when he posts, I HAVE to, also!!!:D:D:D:D
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Holy Hindenburg, that is SOME flying!!!!!!!!!!!!! [}:)]:D[}:)]:D

Watch out Ed, I may do the NPGJ routine to leave you in the dust!! :D
 
I have never used that particular product but instead use the Novus (Mike & Linda sell it) If it is good enough for my airplane windscreen its good enough for a pen. The standard practice for repairing aircraft windsceens is to use micro mesh though the grits then the Novus system. Makes them like brand new, for pens with ca all I use is the #2
 
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