Polisher for cues

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bobbydee

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I've always used car polish and a foam polishing pad on a drill to polish the buts of cues. I've been thinking maybe a bench polisher wheel might be better but wanted to see what you all use? My process, depending on severity, is usually light sanding and then finish up with the polish to a super high gloss shine. Thanks as always!
 
I use a bench polisher with instrument finish grade muslin cloth wheels from grizzly and menserna super fine polishing bar. Speed depends on what your finish is. I have a jet adjustable speed machine mounted on a stand I built with a semi truck brake drum base. I haven't found another method that gets rid of every single fine scratch mark under magnification. Although I'm sure there is such a method, I like this. No expensive and messy liquid compounds to fool with.
 
You can get polishing mops in different grades, so you would start with a medium coarse mop and a cutting compound, clean the cue, switch mops to a fine grade and use a finer compound, then switch mops again for a finish compound. My experience is that buffing the cue really brings out the depth in the finish in a way a 3 stage auto polishing system don't, especially the finest scratches. You need a motor that doesn't go too fast or it will burn the finish. Larger mops, 8" or 10" gives you more space to move around. You will need a dedicated space as it's a messy process and wear a mask and goggles!
 
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