Anyone willing to share ideas on getting a shine on delrin side plates??
Thanks in advance!!!!
Thanks in advance!!!!
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finishing Delrin.
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Posts: 148 08/09/2008 19:47 |
Quality buffed wax?
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Posts: 1768 08/09/2008 22:50 |
Do you mean a paste wax like Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax in a can, buffed?
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Posts: 2 08/10/2008 01:23 |
Thanks, I will give it a try. Iv'e tried car wax, but that didn't really do the trick. Perhaps this will.
Thanks again, Stef |
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Holireels |
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Posts: 26 08/10/2008 12:59 |
I use wet/dry sand paper with the part in the lathe. Very fine grit along with the heat generated from turning does a pretty good job.
P.S. Good looking stainless reels. |
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Posts: 4 08/10/2008 13:07 |
Thanks!!!
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oddsnrods |
Metal Polish | #6 | ||
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Posts: 150 08/11/2008 07:29 |
I was mistaken about the wax alone. What really brings out a shine in most plastics is metal polish, preferably of the impregnated wadding type like (the UK
made) Duraglit or Brasso which is a very aggresive polish, cream versions also work well. Experiment by putting a tired and slightly scratched CD on your lathe
and start papering the underside with some worn out 600 or new 800 then 2000 with or without water , then 8000 polishing paper (dry) . Finish off with the
metal polish applied and buffed with a soft polishing cloth, avoid face paper tissues as they put micro scratches onto the surface. If the CD has no scratches
just a dull haze use metal polish alone. Metal polish can bring back a factory type finish to many shiny plastic products from laptop lids to hazed sunglasses
of the non Polaroid type, plastic watch faces to Swiss Army knives . Periodically I use metal polish to shine up the painted cowling of my black Mercury
outboard using a back and forth polishing direction rather than swirling, no actual paint comes off on the cloth but any scuffs are removed. Then I use a
quality carwax on top - making it look like new. Give it a try. Malcolm
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Posts: 277 08/11/2008 08:33 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
Whilst agreeing with Malcolm I'd also suggest trying Toothpaste . . . works well on Bakelite, rubbed on with a soft cloth.
Wash, dry, then wax. Brian |
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findwolfhard |
Delrin | #8 | ||
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Posts: 306 11/11/2008 14:22 |
Hello! It`s all a compromise, with Delrin there is no such thing as a beautiful surface, its simply not inherent in the material!
Best regs Wolfhard |
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Posts: 200 11/11/2008 15:07 |
Stephan,
Check out "Micro Mesh" abrasives. They are apparently used for removing scratches from aircraft windshields (polycarbonate) and returning them to their original clarity. I have used the stuff on varnished reelseats and it's truly amazing! I would suggest polishing with Micro Mesh until you get to the finest grit then using Perfect it and finesse it. Mark |
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Posts: 173 11/11/2008 16:53 |
Stefan
You may want to look at some products used in turning pens. Penn State Industries sells a one step plastic polish that I use on plastic pens and it works great. They sell "Micro Mesh" too. One-Step Plastic Polish: 3.4 fl. oz Finish your plastic turnings with fewer steps and get a brilliant scratch free finish. You'll only need to sand to 400 grit before using One-Step™, thus eliminating the need of numerous fine sanding steps frequently used to get a polished finish. • Ideal for pen projects • Removes chisel marks, scratches and scuffs • Easy to apply • Provides a long lasting polished surface finish • Non-toxic, non-flammable, infinite shelf life http://www.pennstateind.com/store/ONESTEP.html Also you may want to try the following: Plastic Finishing Kit for Pen Turners Sand with these special pads and get a remarkable hi-gloss, scratch free shine on your plastic or resin impregnated pen blanks. Works great on surfaces that include stabilized woods, acrylics and solid surface materials. The kit includes six 2" x 2" color coded foam backed abrasive pads ranging from 300 to 12,000 grit and detailed instructions. Long lasting and easy to use. No financial interest. dryflyrsw |
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Posts: 66 11/11/2008 16:55 |
I gave up on delrin for sideplates 25 years ago
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findwolfhard |
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Posts: 307 11/11/2008 19:51 |
Hello reelmaker!
I`m sure you decided so for some good reason! @ the others: you can use whatsoever for cosmetics, it will still remain cheap material with zero esthetic appeal! Could you possibly imagine a Montblanc fountain pen made from Delrin,- or a Dunhill  mouthpiece? Or the Boston Symphony (New York, Chicago, Cleveland,
Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles ,- or ... in any order ....??) solo clarinet?
Best regs Wolfhard |
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creakycane |
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Posts: 1903 11/12/2008 09:59 |
Any suggestions/experience with other stuff that polishes better? Thanks
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findwolfhard |
Polishing | #14 | ||
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Posts: 308 11/12/2008 16:05 |
Hi everyone,-
ebonite,- lexan, non anodized aluminium, best regs Wolfhard |
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