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Final wet sanding and buff completed, with errors.
Let it be know that in all humility I must confess my errors in order for me, and any others to learn.

Had I stopped after using micro mesh pads and a combination of wet sanding and then buffing with Meguires Mirror Glaze, I would have been just fine. A fine cotton cloth and some time watching tv would have yielded my desired results. Even then, the results were quite stunning on their own. A mirror sheen consistently all over. But did Tony listen to reason? No! Tony did not listen to reason and decided to put a buffer wheel on, not the hand drill, but the drill press. My reasoning was that this was a stationary position for me to have better control over the management of the neck. When I started to notice yellow pieces of foam flying around, I stopped, as I had realized that this is not the wheel for this application. Additionally, and more to the point of my failure and disappointment in myself is, tha I noticed a touch of “buff thru” on the treble side of the headstock face. None of this is fatal, but it does come up short of my hopes to accomplish a mirror shine throughout all of the visible pieces of this finish, which I did indeed have, up to the point where my ambition superseded my skill level, as I admittedly am not experted, nor very enjoyable about most of the finish process.

Lesson learned, point taken. Do by hand until I am properly mentored and skilled on this task past the hand buff process with the micro mesh pads. Patience always pays off if invested wisely.

In the long run, despite my disappointment in myself, the results still are quite new the neck shaft feels like glass. I also have the assurance of the durability of this finish, so I am thankful about that as well.
 

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Final wet sanding and buff completed, with errors.
Let it be know that in all humility I must confess my errors in order for me, and any others to learn.

Had I stopped after using micro mesh pads and a combination of wet sanding and then buffing with Meguires Mirror Glaze, I would have been just fine. A fine cotton cloth and some time watching tv would have yielded my desired results. Even then, the results were quite stunning on their own. A mirror sheen consistently all over. But did Tony listen to reason? No! Tony did not listen to reason and decided to put a buffer wheel on, not the hand drill, but the drill press. My reasoning was that this was a stationary position for me to have better control over the management of the neck. When I started to notice yellow pieces of foam flying around, I stopped, as I had realized that this is not the wheel for this application. Additionally, and more to the point of my failure and disappointment in myself is, tha I noticed a touch of “buff thru” on the treble side of the headstock face. None of this is fatal, but it does come up short of my hopes to accomplish a mirror shine throughout all of the visible pieces of this finish, which I did indeed have, up to the point where my ambition superseded my skill level, as I admittedly am not expected, nor very enjoyable about most of the finish process.

Lesson learned, point taken. Do by hand until I am properly mentored and skilled on this task past the hand buff process with the micro mesh pads. Patience always pays off if invested wisely.

In the long run, despite my disappointment in myself, the results still are quite new the neck shaft feels like glass. I also have the assurance of the durability of this finish, so I am thankful about that as well.
I still looks great. I am sorry this transpired. I hope you still will be happy with it in the end. Power buffing and sanding is like broiling Garlic bread in the oven, one second perfect the next oops charcoal.
 
I still looks great. I am sorry this transpired. I hope you still will be happy with it in the end. Power buffing and sanding is like broiling Garlic bread in the oven, one second perfect the next oops charcoal.


Ain’t that the truth!

Thanks for the encouragement!
 
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