what is the best way to collect the grit after it is used to reuse it again? Thanks.
200806
I would think that it would be a waste of time trying to recover the grit from the slurry resulting from the tumbling. What I do is save the coarse tumbled stones as they have become reduced in size (considerably) and mix them with a similarly tumbled batch for the final 3 steps. Good luck!
200807
I did not reuse any of the grit from any of the 4 steps. The post tumble solutions are very chalky and thick. The grit is relatively inexpensive so I just disposed of the residue from each step. I have only completed two batches so I am open to anyone else's suggestions.
74771
That's super easy to fix! just get a 600 grit water sand paper and polish by hand using water and sand paper, that will restore the pan to like new condition or even better since you are polishing the steel, then just wash it with soap, use paper towels to dry it and then to oil the pan, after that just cover with wax paper or paper towels and is ready to be stored, i've done that several times during the years to different paellas and the result is fantastic, i have one of the Paderno paellas pan that is 36 inche and let me tell you, the quality is really good compare to other high quality paella pans that i have so just clean it and it should last a lifetime. That's super easy to fix! just get a 600 grit water sand paper and polish by hand using water and sand paper, that will restore the pan to like new condition or even better since you are polishing the steel, then just wash it with soap, use paper towels to dry it and then to oil the pan, after that just cover with wax paper or paper towels and is ready to be stored, i've done that several times during the years to different paellas and the result is fantastic, i have one of the Paderno paellas pan that is 36 inche and let me tell you, the quality is really good compare to other high quality... » Read More That's super easy to fix! just get a 600 grit water sand paper and polish by hand using water and sand paper, that will restore the pan to like new condition or even better since you are polishing the steel, then just wash it with soap, use paper towels to dry it and then to oil the pan, after that just cover with wax paper or paper towels and is ready to be stored, i've done that several times during the years to different paellas and the result is fantastic, i have one of the Paderno paellas pan that is 36 inche and let me tell you, the quality is really good compare to other high quality paella pans that i have so just clean it and it should last a lifetime. « Show Less
1518421
I agree with previous answer soften with hot water then use gritty substance and plastic spatula to scrape Good luck!
1752385
I found directions online that recommended using dry rice to help eliminate the grit and dust. So I ground rice first and then washed with soap and water. This worked great.
1383790
I started out using 80 grit glass bead from TSC to strip paint and rust from metal. By putting down a plastic sheet, all I had to do after sand blasting was sweep it up, screen it and and I got another four uses out the it. All abrasives wear down to dust. I tried 40-60 grit garnet on an old heavily coated radiator and it worked great. But it did break down faster than the glass bead. The play sand mentioned in the other "answers" is a great way to go once you have screened it. For me, I have found 40 to 80 grit abrasives work best for metal cleaning and what type of media is up to you based on your budget and enviromental considerations. I started out using 80 grit glass bead from TSC to strip paint and rust from metal. By putting down a plastic sheet, all I had to do after sand blasting was sweep it up, screen it and and I got another four uses out the it. All abrasives wear down to dust. I tried 40-60 grit garnet on an old heavily coated radiator and it worked great. But it did break down faster than the glass bead. The play sand mentioned in the other "answers" is a great way to go once you have screened it. For me, I have found 40 to 80 grit abrasives work best for metal cleaning and what type of media is up... » Read More I started out using 80 grit glass bead from TSC to strip paint and rust from metal. By putting down a plastic sheet, all I had to do after sand blasting was sweep it up, screen it and and I got another four uses out the it. All abrasives wear down to dust. I tried 40-60 grit garnet on an old heavily coated radiator and it worked great. But it did break down faster than the glass bead. The play sand mentioned in the other "answers" is a great way to go once you have screened it. For me, I have found 40 to 80 grit abrasives work best for metal cleaning and what type of media is up to you based on your budget and enviromental considerations. « Show Less
1972093
Did you use the entire bag? You are only supposed to use 4 tbs of the coarse and medium (or fine) grit, and 6 tbs of the pre-polish and polish. Each tumble should take from 7 to 10 days.
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I Use this product on a similar application at my own house. I was very pleased on how it worked. The only pad that shows any wear after my countertop polishing is the 50 grit. To get the grinder marks out you need to really use that 50 grit until the only scratches you can see are made by the 50 grit pad. This takes quite a bit of time but well worth it in the end. Good luck
697017
Use a light grit sand paper, and give it a light sanding till the black is gone. Then wipe down with damp cloth to remove dust. Coat with vegetable oil, and wipe with paper towel to remove excess. Hope this helps.
1710048
Yes. It depends on grit. If you want it really rough, you may need a different approach.
597108
You can purchase additional plane irons for it and grind them to re-purpose the plane. For instance, by rounding the outside edges of the plane iron you can make a very nice scrub plane out of it.
862110
To be honest I use it once and throw it away. I'm afraid the dirt build up might scratch the paint if I use it again. I clay the car twice a year so there's serious dirt build up each time.
1915810
I know that polish media can be recycled a number of times. Other grits break down almost to polish stage, so perhaps they may be suitable for a prepolish slurry. if you used your grit properly, you will have not grit left, just a fine slurry.Pour polish media in a clean jar, letting the mixture settle. pour out most of the water, leaving you a thick slurry for the next polish.
139182
Yes. The manufacturer recommends sanding the wood first though. Not sure what grit but you can go to their website for specifics.
82698
I've never tried without a machine. The grit is bound into a resin-like matrix, and my guess is that you'd be disappointed if you tried to use them manually. Or at least VERY tired!
273368
If it's still in liquid form just use a paper towel and wash down thoroughly with soap and water and throw whatever you used to clean it out or save it for the next time. If it's solidified, that's more of a problem. I have scraped it off with a razor blade scraper, but it takes a very long time and then you have to be careful that you don't scratch up your counter.
589889
I worked at a body shop for 6 years and we sanded it very well!! We used 36 grit and cleaned after with laquor thinner
1165427
I have used to sharpen mine with disc provided but I would purchase a flapper disc maybe 80 grit.