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To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/20/2005 4:57:14 PM    classicmonsters   Posts: 16 Joined: 6/16/2005 Status: offline ....has anyone used cerium oxide or diamond powder & oil? Cerium Oxide it what almost every glass item you see has been initially polished with. Seems like it would be a natural to get rid of rub marks, etc. It would also get rid of anytough stains,..wouldn't it? Best, ken Post #: 1

RE: To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/20/2005 8:38:07 PM    Xcalibur   Posts: 31 Joined: 6/2/2005 Status: offline Have never used that compound mix, but are you usin a high speed polishing wheel, perhaps like the ones you put on a bench grinder?I have experimented with several compounds i got at my local hardware store. along with my polishing wheels hooked to my bench grinder, I can take out scratches that would amaze you. when my friends chunk bottles because of surface scratches, i gladly will pick them up...a few days later i can show them the same bottle, their like, when did u find that one,,, Xcali. _____________________________ " Nothin like the gleam of blue cobalt in a 3 foot hole" (in reply to classicmonsters) Post #: 2

RE: To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/21/2005 12:35:53 PM    classicmonsters   Posts: 16 Joined: 6/16/2005 Status: offline Xcali,......Thats what I'm thinking about! A bench grinder with buffing wheels. From what I've heard (and you've confirmed this as well) it works great. I'va also heard you can take deeper scratches out by starting with 1200 grit wet/dry sandpaper,...work up to 3,000 grit,...then to the oxides. Ever try that? Also,...what types of buffing compounds are you using??? Do automotive buffing compounds work? Ken,...again (in reply to classicmonsters) Post #: 3

RE: To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/22/2005 3:23:17 PM    lobeycat Posts: 3768 Joined: 9/8/2003 From: RED SOX Nation Status: online I have a digger collector buddy who uses auto compund by hand. The mofo does an incredible job but he puts like 15-20 hours of rubbing into it. Personally I thinke the mans insane but ive see amazing results from him. Lobey. (in reply to classicmonsters) Post #: 4

RE: To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/22/2005 4:03:21 PM    GuntherHess Posts: 5111 Joined: 12/13/2004 From: Frederick Maryland Status: online buffing is a risking job especially on thinner glass. It generates a lot of heat and can easily crack the glass. You cant go fast with it. _____________________________ Looking for Frederick Maryland and Dr Fahrney Bottles 2008 Medicine Bottle Price Guide on CDROM http://www.mattsoldhouse.com/MC/bottles/BottleBook2008.htm email http://www.mattsoldhouse.com/MC/bottles/email.jpg (in reply to classicmonsters) Post #: 5

RE: To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/24/2005 4:46:04 AM    bigkitty53   Posts: 286 Joined: 3/28/2004 From: Bermuda Status: offline Got to be carefull not to concentrate on just selected areas or you'll have noticable 'flat' spots.I.E. buffed areas that don't follow the contour of the bottle. KAT _____________________________ "...Just don't let me mistake you for a mouse." (in reply to classicmonsters) Post #: 6

RE: To Actually Polish Out Scratches..... - 6/24/2005 8:29:21 PM    tazmainiendigger Posts: 973 Joined: 11/21/2003 From: State O Maine Status: offline I use a 600 wet lapidary belt on lip chips and deep scratches, then tumble with 1200 silicon carbide... the flaws vanish as the 1200 feathers the repair and it appear as if factory made... Taz (in reply to classicmonsters) Post #: 7

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