What's the best method to polish mother of pearl? I bought a knife recently and it doesn't have the shine of my other MOP's.
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Re: MOP
Sand to 600+ grit and buff with green or white rouge. Don't get it too hot.
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I think it will make the pearl oily, but do nothing else.
Wax might help, as might Simichrome.
It all depends on the surface texture of the pearl. Ideally, it should be glass smooth.
Wax might help, as might Simichrome.
It all depends on the surface texture of the pearl. Ideally, it should be glass smooth.
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Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
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Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
Re: MOP
I have found that any quality neutral shoe polish works.
And like Bill said, “ It all depends on the surface texture of the pearl. Ideally, it should be glass smooth.”
And like Bill said, “ It all depends on the surface texture of the pearl. Ideally, it should be glass smooth.”
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