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    Tumbled bottles turning translucent gray

    Yes Taz I have actually run the 1200 grit for 9 or 10 days and the bottle sometimes comes out perfect. I have had no problems with the 1200 grit compound. My problem is only happening when I start with the aluminum oxide polishing compound. Thanks for the link to the yahoo forum - I didn't...
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    Tumbled bottles turning translucent gray

    I have not tumbled any bottles since posting my querry. Will probably start tumbling some bottles this weekend. I'll cut down on the amount of compound and double check the RPM. I'm going to order new copper just for polishing too. I'm still not sure why the bottles started turning trans...
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    Tumbled bottles turning translucent gray

    Thanks Bottleman for the good tips. After a tumble, do you just spray the copper down good with hot water or should I use something else to clean the copper? Keep the tips coming, I'm finally getting some answers here! Thanks - Brent
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    Tumbled bottles turning translucent gray

    Hi - Thanks for the tips. Right now, I am using about 3/4 tsp. inside the bottle and 1-1/2 tsp. on the outside for a typical soda bottle. Does that sound about right? Hey "Bottle Tumbler" does copper ever get too "old"? Should you keep the copper you use for polishing and the copper...
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    Tumbled bottles turning translucent gray

    Hi - Thanks for the information. I have heard from a couple other people that the gray film can be cleaned off with some different solvents. I'm still interested in finding out why this happens. I have noticed some different foam coloration, but again I tumble only soda bottles, so the...
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    Arizona Bottles

    Hi - I am always looking for embossed Arizona sodas, whiskey's or pharmacy bottles. If you have anything that you think might be of interest, please email me at azokie99@cox.net I will pay top $$$. Also looking for any Arizona jugs... Thanks - Brent
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    Tumbled bottles turning translucent gray

    Hi - Hoping somebody out there can help me out with this problem. I have been tumbling soda bottles for about two years. About six months ago, I started having a problem with the bottles coming out with a translucent gray coating that cannot be scrubbed off. Apparently the bottle is...
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    Embossed Arizona Bottles

    Hi - I am always looking to add new embossed Arizona bottles to my collection. All Soda, Whiskey, Drug, Etc... bottles are welcome. Please contact me if you have something I might be interested in. I have many bottles for trade and plenty of $$ for the right bottle. Please email me at...
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    Bottle Repair

    Thanks to all who have responded. I really appreciate the information. I'd like to see any other good advice as well. Sincerely - Brent
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    Bottle Repair

    Hi - Does anyone have advice on how to repair cracks or dings in a bottle? Is there a way to make the cracks or dings appear less visible? Can anybody refer a professional bottle repair technician? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks - Brent
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    Searching for Embossed Oklahoma Bottles!

    Hello fellow bottle nuts! I am always looking to add new embossed Oklahoma bottles to my collection. All Whisky, Soda, Drug, Etc... bottles are welcome. Embossed Oklahoma bottles are kind of a new thing for me, so I would probably be interested in looking at anything you might have...
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    Searching for Embossed Arizona Bottles!

    Hello fellow bottle nuts! I am always looking to add new embossed Arizona bottles to my collection. All Whisky, Soda, Drug and Oil bottles are welcome. My specialty is Embossed Arizona Sodas from 1880-1940. Hutches, applied crowns and ABM's are all good!! Please contact me if you have...
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