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I bought some Micro-mesh after reading about all the positive things people have said about it. My question is, what's the best way to use it? I french polish my guitars, so do I use it as a last step instead of buffing? Do I use it wet or dry? I have 1200 grit all the way up to 12000 (I think). Do I need to wait until the finish cures? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

John

John,

I've been using Micro Mesh for about a year now. The kit I bought has 1500 through 6000 grits. I've used it different ways. Most recently, after applying about a dozen or so applications of french polish, I'll start with the 1500 -- level the finish, then proceed up through the grits I have -- 2400 next, then 3600, 4000 and 6000. I finish it off with the liquid polish that came with the kit. This generally gives the guitar a nice shine. But then I have to point out that my fp technique is not the best, and if it were better, I probably wouldn't have to use the Micro Mesh as aggressively as I do.

Still, I find it to work quickly and to give a very nice shine.

Best,

Michael

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I don't use it in finishing, but it sure works great for polishing frets. Start at 1500 and work to the 12000. Those frets just shine after that.

I should correct that. I do use it in finish touch-ups and it works great.

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John...I use conventional grits through 800 wet. Then I use the MM through 12,000 wet. By the time you get to 12,000 you'll need sunglasses. I love this stuff...and it lasts forever (2 guitars, so far) if you clean it after using.

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John if you want the MM to last as long as possible I would not use it dry. If used wet it will out last "P" paper by at least 10 times the duty. Plus it will build a lot less heat wet than dry. Also I would go to www.micro-surfaces.com to get my MM a good bit cheaper than SM or LMI. Kit are about the same but bulk sheets are a good bit cheaper, pluse you can get hook and loop or press back pads for your obital sander. It is a great product used buy hand on a sanding block, and a super product used with an orbital sander.MichaelP38538.4713078704