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i think that the 5th picture down shows the satin effect that i wanted, i am not the best photographer with my phone.

this is what i finished up with.
i used the boiling vinegar idea, seemed to work. just a few things for next time
- keep it in there for longer than on the video, about ten to fifteen minutes
-...

i would have like to have done that, but none of it would move. there is sill some pitting but not as much. you are right though, sticking it out at one can take just as long as cleaning up the...

this is where it is at, just after 150 grit sandpaper. i went all the way down to 120 to get into some of the patina, it was deeper than i first thought
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the red is just nail polish to...

That sounds good, thanks for the help rezdog. I just have to put the time into it now, I'll post some pics here when it is done.

Haha rezdog you read my mind, that is exactly my plan! I just use blue magic polish :P I guess I was just more curious what the satin would look like if I left some patina, would it be really...

I am hand sanding at the moment.

i have this torrey
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and i want to try to put a satin finish on it but i am struggling to get rid of a lot of the patina to get it to mirror finish.
what will it look like if i dont get it...