On blades I normally stop with 220 grit belt, then use Scotch Brite belt.
Guards normally go with 600 grit and scotch brite.
I then us Mothers Mag Cleaner and coat with Gibbs Metal Protector which will leave a dry film.
Organic handle material usually gets saturated in Nelsonite and let to dry for 4 or more days.
Exception would be for stabilized materials which do not get this.
I usually finish with 600 or finer grit, a couple coats of Spar Urethane, buff and polish with Mothers.
Manmade handle materials get finished with grit required for finish---from matte to high polish.
Then a coat or two of Spar Urethane (if not matte). polish and Mothers.
Final coat of Ren Wax.
Or something along these lines hoping to make things look right, not necessarily same as......
Last edited by michiganroadkill; 01/12/20.
