Need help to create the BRUSHED LOOK (SCOTCH BRITE) finish

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I'm trying to make the brushed look (scotch brite finish) on the Titanium slab on the sebenza. I heard that sandpaper can produce similar results. Can anyone suggest me what grit would be best for this? Thanks.
 
In my experience 400 grit would probably get you the closest results. You might try it on the inside of one slab to test it tho.
 
A 600 grit finish is the usual one you see on satin finished Ti. I would probably use 400 to start with, to remove the blasted finish, and use 600 to clean it up and get the final satin finish you want. Using 600 also means it pretty easy to clean it up again after it gets scratched up, going any higher up will start to give a more polished look and that is far from the best idea for Ti, IMO.

Keep the piece stright and only draw the piece in one direction to get the final satin finish looking clean and uniform. Any twisting or changing of direction during the final sanding with give you an uneven looking finish because the scratches will be going in different directions. :)
 
If you do this, try to use something flat to sand on...something like a glass pane or such to try and minimize rolling of the chamfer transitions..Also helps to keep the look even as the scale is pretty flat to begin with.
 
Thank you all so much for the great advice. You guys are awesome.

I tried earlier with 500 grit sandpaper since I can't find anything between 500 to 1000 at my local store. I used a regular table since I don't have glass surface but it worked beautifully. I definitely loved it more than before. I think it looks great!

The middle of the lockbar was a tough spot though. I had to improvise to get it look even. I'll try to post the pictures of my two tone starburst sebenza (starbenza) tomorrow.
 
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Sorry, I couldn't get better pictures. Hope its clear.
It's better than the pictures I think :D

Thanks again.
 
I think it looks great with the blasted finish still on the clip, it compliments the blasted areas remaining in the grooves nicely.
 
I am typically not a fan of that type of finish, but it looks like you did a nice job and the added contrast is nice on that one.

Good job!

I did see one that was machine turned on the inside of the slabs not too long ago and I thought it was an nice (subtle) touch.
 
Wow, it came out awesome! Really looks good. One piece of advice: the scotch Brite finish looks good, but SUCKS for grip on smooth slabs(ie ..a 21) especially if your hands are dry. The milled design on yours will counter this issue so you're good to go!
 
Thank you so much for the compliments. I couldn't have achieved this result without the directions I've received in this thread. I have actually sanded on one side a few weeks ago with 1000 grit with not so pleasant result. Glad Ive asked you guys and received great advices.
 
unit said:
I am typically not a fan of that type of finish, but it looks like you did a nice job and the added contrast is nice on that one.

Good job!

I did see one that was machine turned on the inside of the slabs not too long ago and I thought it was an nice (subtle) touch.
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It's nice! But I don't think I would be able to do a great job with my current experience. I can see me messing up real bad :D thanks for sharing.

If I were to try it though, I'd do it on a plain Jane sebenza.
 
Kurniadion said:
It's nice! But I don't think I would be able to do a great job with my current experience. I can see me messing up real bad :D thanks for sharing.

If I were to try it though, I'd do it on a plain Jane sebenza.
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Yes, I think it would be advisable to use some fairly precise equipment to get the jeweling right. I think it would probably be over the top on the exterior...but some guys like to make a statement;)

You did a nice job with that one.
 
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