I'm working on a 1912 trojan, and am about to get into the barrels. I have a few questions as I get started that I'm hoping someone can help me with:
1) I've been told that polishing up to 320 grit paper is plenty. thoughts? Should I go up to 400, or beyond?
2) Any tips on polishing the matted rib?? Other trouble spots to watch out for in polishing?
3) What product are most beginners happiest with? I've been told by 3 people who seem to know what they're talking about to try Pilkingtons, the Winrest stuff, and "laurel mtn forge barrel brown and degreaser". (is the laurel mtn stuff a blue or a brown?? I confess to not really knowing the difference, if there is one. I want blue-black, not brown for an old trojan, right?)
Thanks,
Dave
