Polishing tips for an amature?

[tallwingedgoat]

Esteemed gentlemen,

I am trying to polish a carbon steel blade that I acid etched a while ago. All I have is fine grit sand paper, semi chrome, and elbow grease. Unfortuantely, there are still some stubborn dark spots that wouldn't go away. Is there anything I may try to get a nice satin finnish?

Kindly strew some pedals of wisdom upon the prostrated body of your humble servant.

 

[L6steel]

Go to Harbor Freight and buy yourself a nice buffer for about $99. Then get some gloves and lots of bandages and pain killers.

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[Osbourn]

One of the most important things you'll need to go with that sandpaper is a sanding block. Get one of the .99 ones from Home Depot, or slot a piece of hardwood. The sandpaper will work much more efficiently, and you'll be able to keep your scratches all going in the same direction much easier.

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[tallwingedgoat]

Thanks guys, I found a combination that worked for me.

I decided I hate sandpaper, they tear up way too easily. Emery cloth and wet/dry sanding sponge are great. Maybe I'll try diamond paste next time.