honing compound ( strop, white and green are all i have right now) on glass/ plastic

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i hone knives for work around my neighborhood, and was curious on a few things, as i also do restorations. can you safely use stropping compounds to polish glass or plastic that has been severely scratched? if not what is another alternative? it might sound like a dumb question or a no brainer, but i don't exactly have a large budget, nor an advanced workshop, but i make do.
 
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I don't understand about "restorations," but your compounds will have little-if any effect on glass.
They can be used on plastics, if the buffer is slow, but you have to be very careful even then, not to overheat. Tripoli on a buff is better for plastics. Cerium oxide is used for polishing glass.
 
Bill DeShivs said:
I don't understand about "restorations," but your compounds will have little-if any effect on glass.
They can be used on plastics, if the buffer is slow, but you have to be very careful even then, not to overheat. Tripoli on a buff is better for plastics. Cerium oxide is used for polishing glass.
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i restore more than knives, i have done a few watches, but the glass was perfectly fine on those, which got me to wondering what to do for the glass if it were scratched. so where do i get cerium oxide? would amazon have it?
 
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Bill, he means putting the compound on the glass, then using the glass for a stropping surface..
 
No, he said he wants to polish scratches on glass and plastic.

Plastic "crystal" polish is great for plastic. Most any jewelers or watchmakers supply carries it. Crystal-Klear and Dura-Lux are two popular brands.
Cerium oxide or 8000 grit diamond paste are the best for glass. I prefer diamond paste.
Be aware that a deep scratch may look worse once polished out due to the surface not being flat anymore. Edges aren't as big a problem.
 
Ahhh I stand corrected! I just wasnt paying attention! Sorry!!
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
No, he said he wants to polish scratches on glass and plastic.

Plastic "crystal" polish is great for plastic. Most any jewelers or watchmakers supply carries it. Crystal-Klear and Dura-Lux are two popular brands.
Cerium oxide or 8000 grit diamond paste are the best for glass. I prefer diamond paste.
Be aware that a deep scratch may look worse once polished out due to the surface not being flat anymore. Edges aren't as big a problem.
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thank you sir. duly noted. thanks. would lowes carry it? i dont have any good jewelers around. ones about an hour drive.
 
I've seen a great many fine things screwed up by someone with a buffing wheel.

I'd encourage you to give those things to a pro jeweller.

However if you want to practice on broken garbage with no sentimental or monetary value to gain skills, get all the catalogues from
Lacey Jewellery supply
Rio Grande
and others

read the catalogues - there is a lot you can learn,
They sell stuff mail order.
 
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I've seen a great many fine things screwed up by someone with a buffing wheel.

I'd encourage you to give those things to a pro jeweller.

However if you want to practice on broken garbage with no sentimental or monetary value to gain skills, get all the catalogues from
Lacey Jewellery supply
Rio Grande
and others

read the catalogues - there is a lot you can learn,
They sell stuff mail order.
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sounds good . i am primarily knife oriented, but i also do other restorations at a price so. ill look into this. thanks.
 
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