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4th August 09, 10:54 AM
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I think Santa is right on this one. Chrome plating is often too thin to sand down and still last well.
The good news Alan, this might be a sign of good taste on your part. Unfortunately, most Scottish belt buckles sold on this side of the pond are quite shinny. But as others have pointed out, pewter, brushed, antiqued or even brass are available if one looks a little harder. As for me, the next time I see a brass buckle that I like, it is mine.
Michael the Farlander
Loch Sloy!
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4th August 09, 02:07 PM
#2
 Originally Posted by Farlander
I think Santa is right on this one. Chrome plating is often too thin to sand down and still last well.
The good news Alan, this might be a sign of good taste on your part. Unfortunately, most Scottish belt buckles sold on this side of the pond are quite shinny. But as others have pointed out, pewter, brushed, antiqued or even brass are available if one looks a little harder. As for me, the next time I see a brass buckle that I like, it is mine.
I scored a brass buckle and stamped celtic-design brown kilt belt...it was a "second" though I can't find any flaw...from Stillwater a few years ago and I absolutely love it. I actually changed the straps on my MacNaughton poly-vis kilt to match the belt. I have brass colored kilt strap buckles, too...just gotta install them.
BTW, this shiny chrome belt buckle is a Stillwater. It's a great deal for the money, my tastes just changed.
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4th August 09, 02:20 PM
#3
A snap adaptation at the buckle attachment point would afford interchangeability for any style buckle you want.
Go, have fun, don't work at, make it fun! Kilt them, for they know not, what they wear. Where am I now?
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4th August 09, 04:58 PM
#4
Spray it. Black would match your belt. Matt, semi gloss, full gloss - the choice is yours. It will be unique and even full gloss won't be as shiny as it is now.
Regards
Chas
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6th August 09, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Chas
... Spray it...
That's a good idea.  Wouldn't you have to spray lacquer over the top as well to stop it chipping?
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6th August 09, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by English Bloke
That's a good idea. Wouldn't you have to spray lacquer over the top as well to stop it chipping?
Not so much. One would want to rough it up and perhaps hit it with light primer first, though, for durability
Death before Dishonor -- Nothing before Coffee
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