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Topic: Mother's Mag and Aluminum Polish |
Jeff Metz Jr.
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York, Pennsylvania, USA
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Posted 10 Dec 2015 6:26 pm |
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Has anybody used this product on the Jeweled part of a neck? I put some on the top of my push pull neck and it seemed to change the texture of the neck somewhat. Is the Jeweling just a bunch of little scratches? It doesn't look bad ( it actually looks very nice) but Im just curious as to what happens when Mothers is applied to this type of finish. Thanks
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Jack Stoner
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Kansas City, MO
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 3:35 am
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| Mothers (which I've used for years) is non abrasive polish so it shouldn't change the texture. It will tend to shine it which can change the way it looks. |
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 5:29 am
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It's lightly corrosive (NaOH is one of the ingredients), so it might remove the finer machining. And yes, the jeweling is just carefully applied scratches.
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 7:42 am
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most "jeweling" seen on pedal steel necks is just a surfacing done with a random orbital sander....easiest finishing method out there for flat surfaces. It literally takes moments if a careful eye is kept on consistency. The beauty of this finish is not only that its looks pretty cool and is so easy to do, but how easy it is to repair if it does get scratched or scuffed.
I've made my living in and around the fine metal work, machining, fabrication world for over 40 years and jeweling (also known as "engine turning") has always meant the type of finish we've all seen on the fuselage of the Spirit of St. Louis. If done on a manual machine or by hand, this type "jeweling" is indeed very time consuming to do and requires a fair bit of precision and a big bit of patience.....I've done both finishes quite a few times. Here's a link to a great example:
http://toolmonger.com/2007/12/21/add-pizzazz-with-eastwoods-engine-turning-kit/
While it may be used elsewhere, I've never personally heard the orbital sanded surface treatment referred to as jeweled anywhere but in relation to pedal steels.
I've used many different aluminum polishes over the years including Mothers and I don't believe that its actually "non-abrasive". These polishes tend to be are a very, very fine abrasive paste. Mother's own website makes no claims either way. Their description: "Mothers® Mag & Aluminum polish is strong enough to put a shine to the most neglected metals and gentle enough to use on a regular basis."
If you're really attached to the "jeweled" look of those necks and want to preserve that finish, I'd recommend staying away from anything called "polish" and stick to a good cleaner and toothbrush to get the micro dust and schmutz out of those tiny scratches that make the surface finish look like it does. |
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Mike Mantey
From:
Eastern Colorado, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 10:35 am
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| Might I suggest lacquer thinner if you are just trying to clean it. |
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Dave Diehl
From:
Mechanicsville, MD, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 2:21 pm
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| Ross is correct regarding the jeweled look. I have used the lacquer thinner to clean those aluminum necks and it did clean it but it still looks dull. The mothers will shine the metal and it will change the look somewhat. Use it but do so sparingly because from my experience, I believe you can nearly polish the jeweling off with the any polish. I usually lightly polish it with Mothers and then put a coat of good car wax over it. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 11 Dec 2015 3:01 pm
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| Use Mother's on the sides of the necks, not the top. |
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