How to remove polishing compound grease without sanding or blasting?

Discussion in 'Castings, finishing/ repair/ and patina's' started by Zapins, Jan 27, 2019.

  1. Zapins

    Zapins Gold

    I would like to polish my eagle's feather tips to a mirror finish but leave the areas between feathers rough. How do I remove the grease from the sculpture without ruining the high gloss areas? Some sort of chemical?
     
  2. FishbonzWV

    FishbonzWV Silver Banner Member

    I've used alcohol and Acetone. Neither dissolves it but Acetone does a little better job of cutting it loose. I use a shop rag dipped in it and a fingernail to wipe it away.
     
  3. DavidF

    DavidF Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    well DUH! prepsol wax and grease remover of course...;) LOL :D Its used by body shops to wipe down the cars before painting to make sure there is no grease or oil on them... Works great..
     
  4. Zapins

    Zapins Gold

    Haha ok I'm try prepsol. That polishing compound gets thick in crevices. After the funk is removed I'll patina the low areas with liver of sulfur.
     
  5. DavidF

    DavidF Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    LOL youll need a tooth brush also to get it scrubbed out of those tight areas.. Mineral spirits might work as well or bug and tar remover. I use the prep-sol because I can clear coat over it without worries.
     
    Last edited: Jan 28, 2019
  6. HT1

    HT1 Gold Banner Member

    I use Laquer thinner , let the entire piece soak if you can, then give it just a touch of love with neverdull


    V/r HT1

    P.S. I will try the Prepsol
     
  7. HT1

    HT1 Gold Banner Member

    OK being Curious I did some Research on Prepsol and found it was over 50% Naphtha , most of the rest being Non Regulated it's probably Water
    https://www.strobelssupply.com/media/catalog/product/3/9/3919s-sds-en_2.pdf

    I found these Naphtha products: at about 1/10 the price

    https://www.skygeek.com/naphtha-typ...MI0Me6saaR4AIVXEwNCh3UoQNfEAkYCCABEgIQr_D_BwE

    https://pilotshq.com/mili-std-type-...MI0Me6saaR4AIVXEwNCh3UoQNfEAkYBiABEgKV4PD_BwE


    I reviewed the MSDS of
    Military Specification TT-N-95
    and it seems this s a More potent version of Prepsol, and much cheaper???


    V/r HT1

    P.S Sorry I cut and pasted and got supersized text
     
  8. DavidF

    DavidF Administrator Staff Member Banner Member


    I've used lacquer thinner as well, it does not penetrate as well and evaporates too fast. But is good for a secondary wipe down.
     
  9. Jason

    Jason Gold

    Acetone.. Nothing water based or she'll turn green.
     
  10. DavidF

    DavidF Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    After how long exactly???
     
  11. Jason

    Jason Gold

    In Florida, I can bead blast bronze and watch it turn green inside of an hr. Humidity is murder on clean bronze.
     
  12. DavidF

    DavidF Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    Wish I could get mine to turn green that fast.
    I've had a piece sitting outside for 3 years now and it still has not...
     
  13. Jason

    Jason Gold

    Something is wrong with your bronze. Is it some home made brew or actual everdur? The best way I end up with green is sweat on it. I'm going to bottle some stink juice and call it insta-green.
     
  14. DavidF

    DavidF Administrator Staff Member Banner Member

    Yep actual everdur, sure your not pouring everdull or something? Or maybe your pours are mostly dross and slag? (good reason to cover them with liver of sulfur) :p
     
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  15. Jason

    Jason Gold

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