Who wants some popcorn(stag modification)

[rockgolfer]

I recieved this beautiful 92 stag in the mail the other day and it had a scratch on it. After messing with it and matching the factory polish I decided to dive a little deeper and try to bring some color out in the center part of the stag.

Fresh out of the tube:

First, I taped the parts I didnt want to work on and risk scratching and more polish work.

I took a piece of 120 grit silicone carbide sandpaper I have laying around, ripped a corner off. Folded that to make a sharp edge and carefully roughed up the high spots on the exposed stag

When I was happy with the result I moved on to my diamond polishing discs on my grinder

I used old pads so not as aggressive. The grits were 400, 800, 1500 and 5000. I feel the grinder is key because it stays on the top flat spots. Could easily achieve with silicone carbide grits, I just had these handy. That will only get you to probably 600 or 1000 grit in sandpaper. I am sure they use a buffing agent at the factory, somethin like jeweler's rouge would probably work to finish it off.


Here was the final product. Any questions I am happy to help

 

[Stumpy72]

Nice job!

 

[Jsega51]

Looks much better!

 

[.577NE]

It sure is interesting how we all have different tastes.

 

[Anothername]

Nice work!

 

[rockgolfer]

Thanks everyone. It was actually pretty easy, total time was about 30 minutes start to finish.

 

[The Fort]

Thanks for the info! You did a fantastic job!!!

 

[kamagong]

I'm lazy. Looks like a whole lot of unnecessary effort. I would have just thrown the knife in my pocket with some keys and change, and let time and wear bring out the popcorn.

 

[glennbad]

I'll admit I was a little nervous when you showed a picture of the sandpaper, but I think bringing those blond streaks out really makes it look better!

 

[rockgolfer]

kamagong I am with ya and figured that would be the way to resolve any issues if I messed it up.

glennbad I was nervous but took it slow. Started on the pile side just in case. I will add that I have polished many a thousand feet of stone in my life and am very comfortable doing this. I appreciate your comments and feel it looks better as well.

 

[akguy59]

Looks great to me.