Thread: A Puma restore sorta....

Thanks MjBill, Having lived in Long Beach for a year, I can attest it is 'No Man's Land" I live in a small nice town, and enjoy it very much. I'm not sure if the sanding about 2k really makes much of a difference either, I just happen to have the emory paper and rather then let it go to waste I used it, and it brought me close to a shine, before having to switch to the dremel and polishing compounds. It took me roughly 3 to 4hrs from where it was, I wish I would have taken a before pic so you could have seen the rust and tarnish, luckily it wasnt terribly deep but enough to take some time to get it working.

Honing her up today, I'll keep everyone posted, I'm sure it will be as good as any other Puma.

Cheers
David

Long Beach or Long Branch? I was in Long Branch. I should make my father and my aunt take me around to some of the nicer towns (in central and northern jersey, right?) next time I'm there. I always drove the Hightstown on the way to my grandmother and it has some charm. Princeton, too has some nice aspects - though also some that make you gag.

Just curious, what do you use for the above 2K? Micromesh? That's what I have, but the stuff sure is expensive - especially before I found the places to buy it in bulk.And while we're at it, what polishing compounds do you use on the dremel (presumably with the sout little felt wheels)? I just got a dremel last week and have been learning it.

Looking forward to hearing how she shaves. I've been cat hunting myself for a few weeks now, but all the nice ones are so *damn* expensive - eventually found a "Number 91 High Class" one that i'm looking forward to restoring and shaving with.

Sorry for the long delay, yes Long Branch, but I used to live in Long Beach NY too! Anyways, I used emory paper I dont know who made it Ive had it for some time. I use those sheets from 1500 up to 8k, then I switch to my used diamond film ( i basically recycle my diamond film after its no longer good for honing I fold it up and use it to polish) then I go to the dremel with GS27s (Some crazy old polish you cant buy anymore meant for car finishes) it works wonders a few dabs on the wheel and voilla... instant shine and gleam.

I'm having some issues honing her, she lays dead flat on the Naniwas, but the Puma steel is very tough, it's been taking me awhile to get it where I want, so she's almost shave ready but not quite. I'm taking my time

David