joejansal
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Dec 14, 2016 10:35:09 GMT -5
Post by joejansal on Dec 14, 2016 10:35:09 GMT -5
hi all,
I use aluminum oxide polish on my sea shells, get a good shine saw some other shells much better than mine, I do have some tin oxide would that get me a higher shine or can someone tell me what would thanks guys joejan
ps I tumble in a rotary tumbler, 120 - 220 grit for first 500 aluminum oxide for second, aluminum oxide for 1 week for polish ivory soap for finish
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Dec 14, 2016 12:55:27 GMT -5
Post by greig on Dec 14, 2016 12:55:27 GMT -5
I will watch this thread with interest.
As a final step, did you burnish with soap/water?
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joejansal
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Dec 14, 2016 18:07:16 GMT -5
Post by joejansal on Dec 14, 2016 18:07:16 GMT -5
yes
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Dec 14, 2016 20:25:21 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2016 20:25:21 GMT -5
Might add an intermediate prepolish of 1200 before polish. Could be the polish does not quite clean up the 500 grit surface finish.
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Dec 15, 2016 12:33:23 GMT -5
Post by greig on Dec 15, 2016 12:33:23 GMT -5
Might add an intermediate prepolish of 1200 before polish. Could be the polish does not quite clean up the 500 grit surface finish.
That suggestion makes sense.
Also could it be possible that you are getting scratching from a bit of grit from another step? Or perhaps the pieces of shell are rubbing/scratching against each other? The grit issue can be resolved with a good washing of the material and drum plus removing any pieces with cracks or crevices. Plastic pellets are good if the pieces might be scratching each other.
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Dec 18, 2016 11:13:26 GMT -5
Post by joejansal on Dec 18, 2016 11:13:26 GMT -5
hi shotgunner, thanks for your input, I have designated drums for each step and keep them clean. I will try the 1200 prepolish as a 3rd step. what is your opinion of tin oxide over aluminum oxide polish
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Dec 18, 2016 15:04:42 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2016 15:04:42 GMT -5
hi shotgunner, thanks for your input, I have designated drums for each step and keep them clean. I will try the 1200 prepolish as a 3rd step. what is your opinion of tin oxide over aluminum oxide polish Never compared the two. I use tin because that is what I have. The rock shed alox polishing material has rave reviews from many here whom show off superior shines. I plan to try it when I get back in action. |
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