non pourous white micarta

Del Raso Knives

Del Raso Knives

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Hi all, hoping you guys can help me out. I've never had any luck ordering white/off white micarta that does not have tiny pores that fill with buffing compound. I know many makers have had the same experience.

Is there a supplier you can recommend for off white micarta (paper or linen) that does not have the pores. I don't want to use any of the "cast" synthetics (kyrinite, corian). Ivory coloured G10 would be ok if it does not have the pores. I've only used dark shades of G10 so don't know if the pores are an issue.

Many thanks in advance, Peter.
 
Have you tried using WD40 to get the compound off.

It works for me.
 
I use a light oil before and after buffing, and only buff lightly over about a 1000 grit sanded finish. Works pretty good for me although I've not used white micarta in a long time.
 
Eucalyptus oil will remove most anything from anything, I mate of mine once even removed dried silastic from a woolen jumper using the stuff. Said he just worked at it for about 20 minutes or so with a cotton wool stick. Rubbing and scratching at it with his finger nail now and again, it all came right out. It would have been almost impossible to do with anything else. But it's a bit acidic and it may stain or mark sensitive materials... perhaps adding the right amount of Bi-Carb into it could eliminate the acid burn?

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If you can find G10 in the color you want I find it infinitely easier to work with than any linen micarta in regards to pores/absorbtion/staining.

That said I was working with some natural canvas micarta last night that was giving me the same issue even prior to buffing, and what Adam and Salem are suggesting worked for me. WD40 to loosen up any gunk that collected, then Windex to clean the WD40 off and dry it back out.
 
Properly made PAPER Micarta should not have obvious pores. That said, I have not bought any white Micarta in years.

Several suppliers sell imitation ivory that actually looks like real ivory, and it finishes beautifully.
Unfortunately it's Very brittle and requires great care in use.

If you do end up with filled pores, you can scrub the material with a paste of dishwashing detergent and baking soda. Rub it in good with your fingers and rinse. Wax the material after cleaning. WD 40 is also a very good pre-solvent for polishing compounds, but you may need to do the above scrub also.
 
Thanks very much for all your replies gentlemen. In the past I have used many of the cleaning tips mentioned. Was hoping to find a better/improved material to use.
 
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