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Originally Posted by JAP_NDN
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I do clean the part with acetone. I'll try soap and water, too. The Mother's with a new lint-free cloth actually scratches it even more on aluminum. I haven't tried it on SS. I'll give it a shot, though. Maybe the parts need a soap and water bath before the Mother's is applied? Thanks again.
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Simply cleaning a piece makes scratches. It helps a bit to use only microfiber cloths and use a light touch - for initial cleaning I use more of a dabbing motion because as soon as you pick up some compound in the cloth and drag it across the surface you get scratches.
I have similar problems with finishing up. However, as you imply, you'll see it way more than anyone else. I've sent back parts to customers and thought I'd get complaints, but it's never happened. In fact in one recent case a custom bike shop owner called me several times - I was avoiding returning his calls because I figgered it was to complain, but he praised my work and told me he was sending more.
I'd love for someone to show me a polishing job where I cannot honestly find a single flaw. It's just the nature of the beast.
That said, to strive for perfection will always be of benefit, even if it drives you nuts in the meantime!
