Polishing Liquid Metal
Once the MicroMetal and Aquatix has fully dried, you can start to polish the metal surface.
It will look very dull at first but as you work your way up through the grits, you will gradually reveal the metal & see it start to shine.
You can control the level of shine by polishing it for more or less time.
Polishing the Metal
Work over the whole area with a 400 grit sanding disc on an orbital sander, sand all areas evenly so that you achieve a uniform depth across the area.
The 400 grit will expose the metal, where as subsequent grits will polish the exposed metals. Before moving to the next grit ensure you are happy with the level of cut in your work.
Continue to work up the grits, increasing the speed as you go. The following table shows the relative speed for each of the grits.
400 low speed
500/800/1000 medium speed
3000 high speed
Cemher Iron Micrometal + Metal Resin
| Oxidising the Metal | Polishing the Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Oxidising the Metal: Apply 1 coat of liquid metal & oxidise | Polishing the Metal: Apply 2 coat of liquid metal & polish |
| Mix Ratio | Oxidising the Metal: 5kg Metal Powder : 500ml - 1l Metal Resin | Polishing the Metal: 5kg Metal Powder : 500ml - 1l Aquatix |
| Standard Consumption | Oxidising the Metal: 5kg per 10m2 | Polishing the Metal: 10kg per 10m2 |
| Estimated Drying Time |
Oxidising the Metal:
Before Accelerator: Minimum 30 minutes No Maximum Before Sealers: Minimum 24 hours No Maximum |
Polishing the Metal:
Between Coats: Minimum 30 minutes No Maximum Before Polishing: Minimum 24 hours No Maximum |
| Tools Required |
Oxidising the Metal:
Microcement Trowel Microcement Mixer PPE |
Polishing the Metal:
Microcement Trowel Microcement Mixer PPE |
Cemher Copper Micrometal + Metal Resin
| Oxidising the Metal | Polishing the Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Oxidising the Metal: Apply 1 coat of liquid metal & oxidise | Polishing the Metal: Apply 2 coat of liquid metal & polish |
| Mix Ratio | Oxidising the Metal: 5kg Metal Powder : 500ml - 1l Metal Resin | Polishing the Metal: 5kg Metal Powder : 500ml - 1l Aquatix |
| Standard Consumption | Oxidising the Metal: 5kg per 10m2 | Polishing the Metal: 10kg per 10m2 |
| Estimated Drying Time |
Oxidising the Metal:
Before Accelerator: Minimum 30 minutes No Maximum Before Sealers: Minimum 24 hours No Maximum |
Polishing the Metal:
Between Coats: Minimum 30 minutes No Maximum Before Polishing: Minimum 24 hours No Maximum |
| Tools Required |
Oxidising the Metal:
Microcement Trowel Microcement Mixer PPE |
Polishing the Metal:
Microcement Trowel Microcement Mixer PPE |
Cemher Bronze Micrometal + Metal Resin
| Oxidising the Metal | Polishing the Metal | |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Oxidising the Metal: Apply 1 coat of liquid metal & oxidise | Polishing the Metal: Apply 2 coat of liquid metal & polish |
| Mix Ratio | Oxidising the Metal: 5kg Metal Powder : 500ml - 1l Metal Resin | Polishing the Metal: 5kg Metal Powder : 500ml - 1l Aquatix |
| Standard Consumption | Oxidising the Metal: 5kg per 10m2 | Polishing the Metal: 10kg per 10m2 |
| Estimated Drying Time |
Oxidising the Metal:
Before Accelerator: Minimum 30 minutes No Maximum Before Sealers: Minimum 24 hours No Maximum |
Polishing the Metal:
Between Coats: Minimum 30 minutes No Maximum Before Polishing: Minimum 24 hours No Maximum |
| Tools Required |
Oxidising the Metal:
Microcement Trowel Microcement Mixer PPE |
Polishing the Metal:
Microcement Trowel Microcement Mixer PPE |