Thread: An experiment: Maas and Micro-Mesh

I've been experimenting with getting out rust, stains and even pitting lately. I find that applying some Maas to a Micro-Mesh 3600 grit sheet works very well. I then apply some Maas to a Micro-Mesh 12000 grit sheet and the metals polishes up like a mirror! I know that this must have been tried by our experts and so I would like to hear your comments.

I posted this in the Restoration section but didn't get any feedback so I'm posting it here in the hope that the experts will respond. I've been experimenting with getting out rust, stains and even pitting lately. I find that applying some Maas to a Micro-Mesh 3600 grit sheet works very well. I then apply some Maas to a Micro-Mesh 12000 grit sheet and the metals polishes up like a mirror! I know that this must have been tried by our experts and so I would like to hear your comments.

I've never heard of micro-mesh before. Could you post a link or give a description?

Josh

Here is the link. Enjoy!
http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/search.exe?BP=1 Click on Sheets and then scroll and click on Micro-Mesh.

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

I've never heard of micro-mesh before. Could you post a link or give a description?

Josh

From what I know of it, it is very popular with the Fountain Pen restorers, and is a good product.... I've almost bought some several times just to to try out. It used to be expensive compared to the high-grit sandpaper like you'd get from, eg, HandAmerican... haven't checked lately. It never seemed to gain a following with the razor restoration crowd, however... probably because most people use the power tool approach (aka Dremel or Fordham) and do as little hand sanding as possible. If others are using it, hopefully they'll post their experiences.

Oh... and I'm moving this thread back to the restoration thread and combining it with your original post... that's where it rightly belongs. (Maybe it didn't originally stimulate discussion because it was posted it on New Year's Eve.)

Rich,

Pretty cool stuff. Haven't used it but will give it a try. Are you getting any linear or horizontal scratch marks when using it combined with the Maas?

Thanks,

Lynn

Lynn,

I don't think so. I think that the Micro-Mesh just works the Maas down into the pitting and takes out the stain. I use a 3200 or 3600 mesh first and when it looks clean, I polish with a 12,000 mesh. The razors look pretty good after this treatment!

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

I've never heard of micro-mesh before. Could you post a link or give a description?

Josh

Indy~Pen~Dance :: Turning Supplies :: Micro-Mesh Sanding Sheet Set

Originally Posted by blaireau

I've been experimenting with getting out rust, stains and even pitting lately. I find that applying some Maas to a Micro-Mesh 3600 grit sheet works very well. I then apply some Maas to a Micro-Mesh 12000 grit sheet and the metals polishes up like a mirror! I know that this must have been tried by our experts and so I would like to hear your comments.

I am replying to simply add this thread to my list for quick reference. I just purchases some MM and cannot wait to try them out!

I used to use my micro mesh to polish paint on model cars to mirror shine (years ago and I still use the same set, it lasts forever). Now I found that it works wonders on both metal and especially getting scales up to a mirror polish. I have nothing but good things to say about the stuff.