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Rejuvenating an old Diamondite finish
Posted by:
Brian Avery
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Date: April 26, 2015 02:52PM
I have a casting rod that I built for myself years ago. It includes a snake skin inlay and Diamondite finish. Although the finish has done well, it has never matched the luster of an epoxy finish, such as flexcoat. Now that I have solved some of my finishing woes, I was wondering if coating over the top of the Diamondite with Flexcoat would brighten up the finish, or would it look like a glossy finish encapsulating a dull finish? After searching through the archives, I don't think there will be a chemical issue, but I wanted to bounce the idea off of you all first, as it may be more wise to leave well enough alone.
Thanks! Re: Rejuvenating an old Diamondite finish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: April 26, 2015 05:09PM
If you wet the current finish, does it brighten up? If so, a thin coat of epoxy should do the same thing.
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Posted by:
Brian Avery
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Date: April 28, 2015 07:46AM
No such luck, I'm afraid. Re: Rejuvenating an old Diamondite finish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: April 28, 2015 07:51AM
Diamondite was a different type of finish. Have you tried polishing it?
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Posted by:
john timberlake
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Date: April 28, 2015 08:46AM
diamondite was a great product when it first came out. the formula was then changed and it was no longer clear. it looks like it has flatteners in it and throughout not just on the surface. Re: Rejuvenating an old Diamondite finish
Posted by:
Brian Avery
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Date: April 29, 2015 08:19AM
I think I bought it in it's later days. It isn't cloudy, just flat. Tom, I haven't tried polishing. How would I go about that?
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: April 29, 2015 09:53AM
Maybe it is time for a re-wrap Bill - willierods.com Re: Rejuvenating an old Diamondite finish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: April 29, 2015 09:21PM
Micro Mesh sandpaper, or some type of car paint polish (not wax). Some toothpastes make fine polishes. Original Crest was once a favorite for lapping in reel gear systems.
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Posted by:
Brian Avery
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Date: April 30, 2015 07:56PM
Thank you! I will give it a try. I have micromesh and flitz. If one doesn't work maybe the other will! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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