Finishing my first micarta handles

[thefirefox]

I am currently working on my first micarta handles and was hoping for some advice on finishing. I have heard of using super glue, hand sanding/polishing, buffing. I guess I am just looking for some advice from someone with more experience here. Anyone prefer a certain finish method?

 

[silver_pilate]

No need or reason to super glue finish micarta. The stuff is impervious to just about anything. If it's linen or paper micarta, you can take the finish to a 400 or above grit sanding and then buff for shine. You won't be able to get canvas micarta to finish as slick, and I've had tan canvas micarta actually discolor a bit from trying to buff.

--nathan

 

[raythebigfoot]

What type of micarta is it?

 

[thefirefox]

It's black & green linen.

 

[raythebigfoot]

take it to 400 grit and then hit it with the buffer...should turn out nicely!

 

[thefirefox]

Thanks. I'll give it a go.