RUST BLUED 400 GRIT OTHER FINISHING PROCESSES 600 GRIT Do your final polish by sanding lengthwise on the piece being polished. 4
any remaining marks very visible. 5
CHECK YOUR WORK At this point in the process I check my polishing. Scratches can get hidden as you work through your sandpaper progression. Using the brushing wheel or Mirlon pads will make
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MIRLON PADS (By hand) If you are not set up with a blending wheel you can achieve the same effect using 1500 and 2500 grit Mirka Mirlon Total pads and lubricating oil. Cut the pad into 3" square pieces. Rub these across the surface at a 45-degree angle.
BRUSHING WHEEL (Motorized) A brushing wheel is the only piece of power equipment I use while polishing. Running the wheel at 1700 RPM, I lightly move the entire piece at a 45-degree angle to the wheel.
Closely examine the work under a light to see if any scratches remain. If they do, go back to 400 grit and redo those areas until you are satisfied, again using the blending wheel.
REPEAT STEPS 3–5 AS NEEDED.
Your engraved project will only be as good as the surface preparation. Follow these simple steps, and your engraving will always look its best. Now that you’ve finished the preparation, the fun can begin. Start engraving!
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