fatfingers Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Does anyone know of an easy way to polish the edge of a bait lip to eliminate the fine marks left from cutting and sanding polycarbonate (when making a lip for a bait)? If I recall, Lapala once describe rubbing the edges on a piece of carpeting until the sides were as clear as the flat portions of the lip. I know commercial outfits do it, but I don't know how its done. Cloth buffing wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 This appears to be auto compound. Me thinks a bit on a buffing wheel make take care of your needs. Got it From LB 101. Doesn't work on SS, Everybody is troubled by it. You built a beautiful crankbait, but the lexan lip is very dull and scratched. Not a pretty sight indeed. And since we are all perfectionist, we can't stand it. Here is the solution. Simply polish the lip with a little commandant and it will be clear and shiny. The scratches are gone. Be carefull though. Don't polish the crankbait itself. You could damage the paint. Commandant is used on cars to polish away little scratches in the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savacs Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 The simple solution, without using any aditives is to fine sand the poly, and rub it very hard on the carpet for example. Rubbing it on artificial fibers gives a better effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernel Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 You can use Brasso to clean scratches off plastic lenses used on watch faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I use dremel with a felt wheel plus plastic polishing wax, never said anything about carpet LOL Sanding with fine grit 300 and then use a "flame thrower" on the sanded part works too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bman Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 You can use Brasso to clean scratches off plastic lenses used on watch faces. Really?! What about glass faces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maypo1979 Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Fatfingers, I have also used Weldon 4 (acrylic glue) is aka: methylene chloride on a Q-tip to polish edges of Lexan Bills. It evaporates extremely fast, and the fumes are bad so use in well ventilated area. It really clarifies the edge, and will remove the sharp edges. Thanks, Maypo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbass Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Fatfingers, Funny you should talk about that....I just bought some stuff on ebay called Koala Lexan cleaner/polish. I haven't got it yet but will let you know how it works. I have the Novus1, 2 and 3 plastic/lexan polish and it doesn't work very well..... The commandant 4 I've heard is great, but try and get it....it is dutch made and you can't get it in the states. Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Thanks guys. As usual the guys at TU have the answers and are more than willing to help each other. Got to love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel1918 Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 I know that the guys that build the acrylic computer cases use a small torch and quickly run it over the edges. It is a practiced art not to hold it in one spot too long. I don't know it it would work on something as small as a lip though. I'll have to give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernel Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Really?! What about glass faces? Not sure about the glass watch faces. Never used it on any but plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks guys.As usual the guys at TU have the answers and are more than willing to help each other. Got to love that! And I know you'll give each one of them a shot and report your findings, here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishPork Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 There is a little rectangle foam block women file and polish fingernails with. It has four colors one each side and the sanding coursness starts at about 800 and the fouth is about 2000 grit. Awesome little gadget to use on epoxy boo boos as well. Cost about a buck!!!! My wife still can't find hers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldzoller Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I have smoothed off the edges of lexan lips using heat. I have a small hand-held butane torch. Camel1918 is correct, though, you must be super careful. If you hit one spot too long you might get a burn or a bubble. Hope this helps. Please let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskiefool Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 I tried allot of different things and what works best for me is sanding from 220 down to 800 then a quick touch with the buffing wheel on the dremle tool with some rouge they really shine nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
