Originally Posted by
Dennis
The real problem with polishing the name plate perfectly is that the jump rings get in the way of a clean sweep. This would be less so for radial disks if you use a series of say four grades, ending in light green.
MicroMesh is a rubber backed abrasive sheet and will give a blinding finish, using a series of grits say:2500, 3600 (or 4000) 6000 and 8000.
However it works best put flat on the table and the metal rubbed on it. This means doing it before adding jump rings through holes and preferably not soldered.
Beginners, I have always suspected, do not feel they are being real jewellers if they resort to simple household products. But if I were on a budget I would put some Brasso on a pad of paper on the table and rub my flat surface on that. Then progress to Silvo on a soft cloth for the same treatment.
It's dirty I know, but you can wear gloves and the metal polish residues come off with washing up liquid and hot water. Dennis.
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