Need info for lapping a FOP38...

[Krish]

Well, being the retarded person that I am, I accidentally made a few scratches on my FOP38 when I was cleaning off the thermal junk, and I think it could be affecting my HS's performance (my Duron 600@997mhz is running 45C with RC5, 29C ambient case temp). Can someone tell me what grit sp's I need to get and how long to use each one of them? Thanks.

 

[Viper GTS]

Get 400, 600, 800, 1K, 1500, & if you really want to do it right 2000. Go to an automotive store & get your paper there, it'll be made for metal work & paint. You'll be wet sanding, too, at least up to 1000.

Use the first level (400) until the entire surface has been sanded (eg the scratches are gone, & the surface looks consistent). Then work your way up, with each level completely eliminating the scratches left by the previous level. At 2000 grit you'll be approaching mirror smooth...

Viper GTS