[CCTALK] [CCTECH] scanners & circuit boards...

From: Doc <doc_at_mdrconsult.com>
Date: Tue May 21 21:05:43 2002

On Wed, 22 May 2002, Tony Duell wrote:

> > Use abrasives suited to the material. For example, Red Rouge is a
> > metal polish. It _will_ eventually polish glass, but there are better,
> > faster abrasives. Chromium Oxide comes to mind. Diamond grits are not
>
> Is that Chromium oxide? Others have suggested Cerium oxide (which I do
> recall is used)

  Either. Chromium Oxide is used for slightly softer stones (ie
not quartzites), is considerably cheaper, and doesn't stain _nearly as
badly. Cerium oxide is The Biggest Mess Known To Man.

> Thanks for the tips

  You're very welcome. I try never to miss a chance to show off.
  I meant also to mention that you might not want a mirror finish. The
finish on this display looks more like a semi-matte.

        Doc
Received on Tue May 21 2002 - 21:05:43 BST