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Old 17 August 2014, 12:30 PM   #41
Dalton
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Originally Posted by Watchcollectables View Post
To achieve a factory flat surface and edge a lapping machine is used . There is only one way to create a clean crisp edge and that is to offer the case up to a surface that is similar in hardness . It will impart the flat surface it has on the item being polished using a fine abrasive . In fact the only way to achieve a super mirror finish is to polish In the same way reducing the polishing medium /abrasive microns in stages.
A final light luster polish is achieved using a high speed and very very soft mop head .
Hope you don't mind me answering !
Pretty much that's the way to go!
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