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!

I think it was originally designed to get scratches out of jet fighter cockpit windows.

I've used it on wood, and it brings out grain lines you wouldn't normally see. It works so well because the grains shear, rather than scrape or cut. I sanded paduak down to 600 grit then hit the whole grit range of micro mesh. You'd think it had been lacquered when i'd finished. It is truely amazing stuff. And you can wash it. And it's very flexible, being cloth backed, so good for getting into those little blade strengthening areas!! Just make sure you do the leg work in the earlier grits, because it's harder to remove fine scratches caused by earlier grits with the mircro mesh. Also is worth wiping the blade between grits, incase any have parted company from the backing, and get dragged across with the next grit!

Hi,

I came across THIS web site which has lots of info on micro mesh, it's very informative.

John

Pea, I have the Micro-Mesh because of my pipe collection. A local collector buddy told me about the product. He said that you get a better and more natural looking shine when you polish a pipe bowl with the Micro-Mesh than with buffed and polished Carnuba wax! And he's right, so I'm not surprised by your experience with wooden scales. I didn't know aboit the shearing mechanism but that is consistent with the shine that it produces on wood. Scratches would distort the reflection and not look very good. The 12,000 grit is what polishes briar so well and it doesn't take much time to produce a quality finish!