Ok, odd question: Why does it look like the gap/tolerance between the top switch and the body is much smaller than mine?
Polishing the Omega
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Because they are not fully assembled in the picture shown. Still turning out the small parts
nickel plating is very similar to chrome plating. I actually prefer it because it's
warmer and a bit softer.
Anyway, it can be polished as chrome can. its not like paint as someone mentioned,
it is a plating done in multi step electric current chemical process. Still, dont use anything to abrasive or rub to hard. once its polished you can use a nice soft micro
fiber cloth to wipe off finger prints. The finish should last a long time if was plated
by a quality plating finisher.
warmer and a bit softer.
Anyway, it can be polished as chrome can. its not like paint as someone mentioned,
it is a plating done in multi step electric current chemical process. Still, dont use anything to abrasive or rub to hard. once its polished you can use a nice soft micro
fiber cloth to wipe off finger prints. The finish should last a long time if was plated
by a quality plating finisher.
I agree. However, have to consider we are holding them in our hands most of the day. It is a challenge to get the perfect finish that will last a very long time and not hinder the electrical properties for our application. I continue to try and find the best for everyone
how about my suggestion from the other post... a gunmetal gray? It would shine when polished, yet not show tarnish (as much), and would still be a high class piece.
Also for those that hate polishing, I have a couple of finishes for the OMEGA that will be comming out late next week. I will attach crappy cell phone pics.
This is called Silver Vein, puts you in mind of some wrought iron products, it is a hard texture finish. It is what I would imagine some Midieval armor to look like
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Of coarse we cannot leave out smoothe black, same as the BSB.
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Another shot of the Silver Vein
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Wow, that black one looks really nice. The Silver Vein is really interesting too. Kinda makes we wish I had waited. Oh well.
I tried out the Gel Gloss and it helped, made it look presentable. However, after a day of use it started to look dirty again.
Whats really working well for me is this Turtle Wax chrome and metal polish. After a couple applications this thing is shining like chrome! Would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone if they havent tried it already. Im no longer regretting my decision to not wait for the new black and silver vein models to come out.
Whats really working well for me is this Turtle Wax chrome and metal polish. After a couple applications this thing is shining like chrome! Would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone if they havent tried it already. Im no longer regretting my decision to not wait for the new black and silver vein models to come out.
Awesome, glad to hear you found something that works for you. I do appologize to those that have to polish thier units. If only I knew
Polishing doesn't seem to be helping mine much. Afterward it seems to still have a haze to it almost like the finish is wearing off or something..
I'm debating sandpaper seriously...it's pretty bad.
I'm debating sandpaper seriously...it's pretty bad.
I doubt the finish is wearing off, I think a buffing wheel would shine it right up. Someone was telling me about this end all be all polish. I think the name was Autosol or something like that.....
Yes, they DO polish up. I didn't have much effect with the gel-gloss and went to Blue Magic chrome polish with only a bit more success and then went to a very light, automotive paint rubbing compound. With a little bit of elbow grease... ding! more shine than when it came out of the box.
I noticed the Gel-Gloss does not do the greatest when they are severely tarnished. I honestly don't think the plating company realized the real application
Do not use sand paper !!! OMG.. that is ludicrous!
Listen, polishing is very easy to do, but as with anything,
you need to have/use the correct tools, preferably a polishing
wheel, rouge (a polishing compound) in different strengths and a
micro fiber cloth.
I know that not everyone has a polishing wheel, i don't either. I use
my porter cable random orbital 4" pad polisher for items this size.
If you do not have access to thee tools i highly recommend that you
hit the yellowpages and find some one who can do this for you.
How do I know about polishing you might ask? I have a Harley Davidson
with a fair amount of chrome on it, thats how.
Listen, polishing is very easy to do, but as with anything,
you need to have/use the correct tools, preferably a polishing
wheel, rouge (a polishing compound) in different strengths and a
micro fiber cloth.
I know that not everyone has a polishing wheel, i don't either. I use
my porter cable random orbital 4" pad polisher for items this size.
If you do not have access to thee tools i highly recommend that you
hit the yellowpages and find some one who can do this for you.
How do I know about polishing you might ask? I have a Harley Davidson
with a fair amount of chrome on it, thats how.
Found a solution at Walmart. Originally posted by Swaggtech so credit goes to him for it...
Rolls right over and works as a grip/cover. I no longer have to polish due to tarnishing lol
Rolls right over and works as a grip/cover. I no longer have to polish due to tarnishing lol
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