Finishing wood to a higher gloss with the RO 150 FEQ

[James1]

Hi Ken,
Thank-you very much for giving me the steps you took to gain the knowledge needed for rubbing a finish. I know that the evolution of your knowledge base is one trip that I must take, as you did. After your experience prior to practice, I'll be practicing before I do the real project...great tip for a newbie like me.
If you have the time to share, I'd be interested in the following which you used for your project:

1. Sanding products (sandpaper and grit details)
2. Polishing product details ( I know you mentioned Platin)
3. Polishing compound(s) and applicator details (if used)

VERY INTERESTED.
Thanks, again Ken.
James

 

[dirtydeeds]

another way to go MIGHT be this

its festool products all the way, festool know more than a little about polishing

i occasionally have to polish Getacore or Corian kitchen countertops to a high gloss finish

im sure there are many other trade names, a thick plastic bonded to a moisture resistant chipboard [partical board]

for the final finish i use festools liquid polishing compound (you go through 3 grades of paper before this stage with getacore)

its like T Cut and used in the same way, rub it on and buff it off (but see the cautionary note below)

festool version is even finer than T cut

it equates to 11'000 grit

then buff it off with a festool sheepskin bonnet

warning, attention, caution.........................   work in small areas at a time..............

if the liquid FULLY dries out hard, before you buff it off ...................................... you start all over again

you cant take a tea break like T Cut

sorry that would be a coffee break  : guys

and come back to it

 

[James1]

Hi Tom,
Thanks for your information.
It looks like Festool doesn't offer its polishing compounds in N. America; not as far as I could see (I'll be honest right now and tell you that I no longer have 20/20 vision). I did get to take a look at these compounds at an Australian (if I remember correctly)site.
I tried to find the T Cut that you mentioned, but again I had no luck in finding this one in N. America. Maybe you could offer some internet site assistance to my unsuccessful attempts, if you have the time.
Nice throwing blade for your icon; what is it called?
James1