Dumb Question About "orsino-izing"

[sublro]

Hey folks - I've read alot about the great results of this technique - my question...

how would this differ from simply buffing the satin finish out? I've seen how years of contact with cloth in sleeves or contact with skin (in the case of the neck) brings out a nice semi-gloss, so wouldn't just using some kinda mechanical buffing wheel bring out a similar results? if so, can someone compare for me what the results/benefits/downsides of simple buffing would be vis-a-vis the Orsino treatment?

thanks

[kdonovan]

Sublro,
      I just Polished my OMV-03R using the Orsino method and am very happy with the results.
It took me aprox. 2 hours total. I used 0000 steel wool to do the initial sand and then polished it four times and 1 coat of wax. Polishing it took the longest time. I got the thought about halfway into it that it might go faster using a mechanical buffer  and then I got a vision of me some how burning through the finish and abandoned the thought. :o  I don't think that there is much finish on it to begin with.   Again, I am very happy with the results as it really brings out the grain in the wood. Some of my binding is actually flamed and I didn't know it. Ebony tuner buttons, Colosi bone saddle, Greven Tor-tis guard, ebony w/ pearl dot saddle pins and the Orsino method make this guitar a keeper!! :D
Good luck with yours

kdonovan

[Dan1954]

Hey Donovan do you have any pics?  

[kdonovan]

Dan,
      I will try to get some pics soon as my camera
is currently broken. Sorry

kdonovan

[inkwachemis]

Yes, I''d like to see pics too. I've been delaying doing this on my D-03R for too long now.

[Ratishna]

Theoretically a buffer would work, for reasons you have outlined.  But remember you are working with an extremely thin finish and you need skill with a buffing wheel to control the amount of cutting action of the polish.  I would proceed with caution.  Its easier to guage how much finish you're removing when using you hands.

E. Shoaf

[naboz]

Yes! All of you Wonderers...
I have done three of the 03 series; it is the only way to go with a satin finish (in my view).  Results in a very crisp looking semi-gloss finish, brings out the grain, and eliminates the swish sound of the satin--even on the pickguard!
DO IT...[size=8]if you want[/size]

[freeindeed]

I'm doing it today!!

            Chris

[sublro]

I think maybe people are missing the point of my question... Is it possible to basically just rub the existing satin finish to a semi-gloss rather than remove the finish and put on the wax etc...  

[Dude2Dude]

Hey naboz,

A quick question:

Did you polish right over the clear (?) pickguard? If so, what was the result? Does the pickguard stand out more, or does it blend in just like before? I'm going to do my L-03R, but didn't want to remove my clear pickguard (and replace with another clear plastic one) unless I had to.

Thanks!