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kokopuffs

kokopuffs

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This firm offers two items that interest me:

1. Micromesh Ultra Fine Abrasives - it's cloth-backed paper for achieving a mirror finish;

2. 3M high tack lacquer tape that produces a fine edge with minimal bleed.

I intend to use the items for tip replacement: the paper for cue shaft and ivory ferrule polishing and the tape for protecting the ferrule during the tip replacement process. Anyone have experience with these items? Are they worth the expense vs using sandpaper (McDermott papers) and Pearl Drops toothpaste for polishing the ivory ferrule?

Blud?
 
Kokopuffs,

I haven't used the micro mesh but feel like 2000 is good for polishing ivory if you use it wet and make sure you tape off the shaft. The micro mesh will be the ultimate though since it goes up to 12,000 grit. As far as the tape goes I'm not sure but I use regular transparent scotch tape.
 
For polishing ivory, I found 2000 grit to be way too abrasive. Burnishing with leather and I hear Pearl Drops toothpaste to be quite adequate for achieving a good polished finish.
 
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micro mesh

If you have something that works then why are you thinking of changing to micro mesh? 2000 grit too coarse for ivory? I use 2000 on pvc for years with no problem and it's way softer that ivory. Ben
 
atlas

No there's no fight here, He must be thinking of 200 grit. LOL
 
I just wanted to get as much information/angles on polishing ivory as possible, long before I disintegrate the ferrule from too much sanding or too harsh an abrasive. Better be safe...

Again I appreciate all the input. BJammin, are you saying that using 2000 dampened with water is less abrasive than using it dry?
 
Atlas

Yeah it is definitely less abrasive used wet, plus the water burnishes the edge of the tip and really makes it shine. Just remember the more speed you use the more heat you create, I stay around 1000 rpm max and don't use alot of pressure then use a piece of soft cloth to polish it with. Ben
 
polishing ivory ferrule... as long as there are no scratches..
I use rubbing compound or Polyglaze CUT and Polish or Polyglaze Dimond finish...all are automotive products....used to shine cars....
 
atlas billiards

Yeah I'm sure there are alot of different products to use. One guy in California told me he uses gs27 scratch remover for the butt section and it works great. I've been using a one part water based urethane finish but am not real happy with it so I'm going back to auto lacquer and that's where the gs27 will be good for.
One of the best stainless steel sink cleaners is baking soda so I wonder if that would work good on Ivory, works good on teeth.
 
I never sand the ivory after it's installed. I polish only with a soft cloth and or pearl drops.
blud
 
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