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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 21:40:07 GMT
Well, I posted a concern about this in the sharpening/polishing thread...but no response, so here goes. Will Metal-glo damage a mirror polish on DH 1095 blade? I think I read somewhere that it will turn it into a more satin like finish. I have some very minor scratching that needs attention, I hear Metal-glo will work. (I've only used this product on 1045 blades for light rust removal and didn't notice much difference to the polish.)
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 17, 2009 22:25:14 GMT
Hmm.... well, metal Glo IS a polishing solution, and it doesn't seem to be at a mirror-polish grit, so 'I' wouldn't try it, unless you're willing to re-polish the blade. However, I'm pretty paranoid, lol. When I used some metal glo on my almost mirror polished Windlass Vernuiel, it slightly dulled the finish, but not by much. So, I guess it depends on how good the currant polish is. Sorry if I'm not making any sense, lol. I think I'm even confusing myself! I hope this helps! -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 22:32:29 GMT
I don't see how it would, it's just a rubbing compound with extremely fine grit in the paste.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 23:15:42 GMT
I too am paranoid to give it a go...I have no intentions on re-polishing my blade.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 18, 2009 0:15:10 GMT
Eh, don't listen to me, lol. I may have used Metal Glo, but it was still 50% speculation. I think you'll be fine, in reality; not to mention the age old safety test! Just try a SMALL amount in an area that you don't see, like near the habaki or something. I doubt that you'll have an isue, but if you do, you can catch it there before it messes up your whole polish. Personally, I'd try it, after seeing Ken's response. He sure knows a LOT more than I do about swords. I hope this helps! -Slayer
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 1:17:25 GMT
I don't know much slayer, only what I've read on the interwebs. cutlerlover on youtube talks about metalglo(flitz actually) and uses it on a mirror polished pocket knife so I honestly don't see what harm it could do. I think I saw Slavia or someone around here suggest using it as the final step in polishing your sword, don't hold me to it though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 2:10:16 GMT
I don't know much slayer, only what I've read on the interwebs. cutlerlover on youtube talks about metalglo(flitz actually) and uses it on a mirror polished pocket knife so I honestly don't see what harm it could do. I think I saw Slavia or someone around here suggest using it as the final step in polishing your sword, don't hold me to it though. I think metal-glo reacts differently to stainless than carbon...I could be wrong though.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 2:15:59 GMT
Possible, I would PM slavia and some of the other customizers since they don't seem to want to post here.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 2:17:57 GMT
Yeah really...what's up with that?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 3:47:37 GMT
I use metal glo after any refinish job. It's finer then 2000 grit so unless they used some REALLY fine polishing agent, metal glo should not damage your finish.
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 18, 2009 13:47:42 GMT
/\ l l_What he said. ;D
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Post by slav on Feb 18, 2009 14:04:52 GMT
Hey guys, metalGLO is by definition an abrasive polishing compound. That said, it could dull down a mirror finish very slightly; but it is unlikely. I guess it depends on how "mirrored" you mirror finish really is.
If you would rather not take the chance, then I would suggest trying some car polish (Mother's, MacGuire's, Armor-All) to remove your blemishes. Also, Flitz is available in a lotion-like liquid form that is very mild, yet very effective.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 14:29:42 GMT
One bladesmith advised me to just use car wax.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 16:45:21 GMT
You will not have any problems with Metal-Glo. I've used it on everything from 1045 and stainless blades, to other much higher carbon blades that had a mirror finish, or real close to mirror finish. I have also used it on a rather expensive antique silver tea set. It worked amazingly! I can't foresee there being any problems with using it to remove a blemish on your blade.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 18:01:17 GMT
I found this while googling. I can't seem to find the "lotion" version. Is this any good?
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Post by SlayerofDarkness on Feb 18, 2009 18:49:11 GMT
Mate, read the above post. Metal-Glo should be fine. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 19:06:05 GMT
I'm sure metal glo won't destroy the finish but I'm not willing take a risk and dull the polish. There is a possibility that it could. Flitz seems like a likely candidate. Maybe I'm being overly nit-picky...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2009 2:23:59 GMT
Flitz works really well as well...but metal glo works better. Give flitz a shot and if you need something stronger, then you can go to metal glo. But flitz does in general cost more...which is why I just use metal glo now .
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