Forest Cobbler Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Hi Do any of you know if there any way to remove 'sand' blasted engraving from glass? Also, any suggestions for polishing scratches from a watch glass? Many thanks, Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Not sure about sandblasted glass, but for watches Glass & acrylic can be polished with a nice soft mop on a machine & the correct compound polishing stick (haven't a clue what its called but your watch materials wholesaler will!) Crystal lenses can not be polished to easily. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 In answer to question 1, I wouldn't think so In answer to question 2, The aviation industry use a compound for polishing glass and acrylic. Don't know what its called though. Maybe helicopterob will know. I know this because a mate smuggled some out of Broughton and it was good for polishing motorbike screens. It came in a brown paper bag. Have you made a mistake V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 'fraid so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 . What was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I buggered up a glass dish once in the sandblaster, the engraving was fine but the bottom got marked because it was so heavy. Always put something soft under stuff now.Cost me £75. I confess my mistakes so others may learn from them. I feel better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 A rather nice, handmade vase. Ordered a stencil with incorrect spelling, this particular Coombs is spelled without an 'e', and I automatically put one in. It was only when I was showing to the customer that my mistake was noticed. Will bite the bullet and buy another one, if there's any more in stock. Drat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 and did they write the engraving instructions down or did you do do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 They wrote it down, I copied it incorrectly into an email. It's one of those names that you are so used to seeing with one particular spelling, your eyes just skip over it. Hands up, my mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Learn from it Val, if my wife is here I always get her to double check my spelling. Four eyes are better than two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecoco Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 In answer to question 2, The aviation industry use a compound for polishing glass and acrylic. Don't know what its called though. a brown paper ( Its called MICROMESH use it all the time on my mistakes, great on pewter as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I knew someone would know, forgot you were ex RAF cokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecoco Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Just googled it http://www.axminster.co.uk/micro-mesh-m ... rc=froogle Great stuff lasts for years, if you use it right. Cannot praise it enough. Had a customer in last month. Big chain mucked up her sentimental pewter cup with incorrect spelling. Micro mesh to the rescue good as new with correct engraving applied. Anyone needing top tips with this stuff drop me a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 lets see a tutorial on your next mistake Steve carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Should be this afternoon then. I would do one but I have become so perfect I don't make mistakes anymore. Its a cross I have to bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web_Engraver Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Found some on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MICRO-MESH-MICROMESH-POLISHING-KIT-9-SHEETS-6-X-4-/170627149256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27ba2badc8 £7.99 inc postage. Worth it to save 1 item. What is the best way to use it? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Would you have to remove the glass from the watch before polishing it? I fear that the watch case might be damaged in the process otherwise. Fine if it's stainless steel, but surely risky on most others. V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecoco Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Here is a practice piece, with very deep engraving...script part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecoco Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 and here is the same trophy minus the script, cleaned up quickly in 5 mins. If you take more time at it you get better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I don't beleive it, ........the second picture was taken before you ballsed up the engraving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 thats brilliant Steve just ordered some =D> carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecoco Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Guys, I would never endorse a product that I do not believe in, I have used this stuff for over 30 years (previous career) and find it to be the Dogs B's. I am not on commission and do not advocate any site over another if you want to purchase. Finally for the sceptics the photos ARE a before and after shot. This stuff is really a life saver. If you do buy remember to start with the lowest number in the pack and work your way up to the highest number. Do not use in a circular action but rather keep the rubbing to one plane (one direction). Can be used either wet or dry. Try to test before use on item (can make things worse be careful). I mainly use it on pewter and brass and have done scratches on plastic watch covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakeemz Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 nice one coco..i hope i never need to use it but i will order some just in case... =D> =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web_Engraver Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thanks for the tips. =D> Will try scrap items before customers Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Web_Engraver Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 BRILLIANT! Used to save a large pewter quaich (wrong spelling of name). Found it easier if the cloth is rapped around flat brush handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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