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[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by BigFrank

Hey M'Mo', how long does one of those Micro Mesh kits last. If you just plan on polishing pipe stems?? Also is pipe stem polish worth picking up?

Also, I've got an old nasty stem. I've soaked her in Oxy Clean and scrub her to high hell with a magic eraser, but looks flat and dull. I read somewhere you can polish with Olive Oil. After I put the olive oil on the stem it looks fine, but once I rub it away it goes back to dull town. Need some guidance here.

Short of making/buying a proper low speed buffing wheel Micro Mesh is unbeatable to take any stem from scars to stars. I bought a sample set (6"x6" approx pieces from 1200-12,000) a couple of years ago. It lasts a long time big guy. Absent a sub-1000rpm wheel (and Tripoli, White Diamond and carnauba) MMesh, a sink and a little patience is the real deal. IMO.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Short of making/buying a proper low speed buffing wheel Micro Mesh is unbeatable to take any stem from scars to stars. I bought a sample set...

http://micro-surface.com/index.php?m...products_id=87

Micro-Mesh™ Regular, 1500, 1800, 2400, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000 - 9 sheets total, 1 per grade. Primary Use: Softer wood, plastics, paint

something like above - $21 and change depending on where you buy it - does it all and lasts a long time. The abrasive is on a cloth/foam backing and is quite flexible when working in tight spots; wet sand and rinse often and, when done, leave clean paper out to dry for later use.