RE: dressing slate calls
I dress my friction calls in high heels for some extra sass. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>
Seriously, I do it like this...
ScotchBrite = Slate
Sanding Stone = Crystal, Sla-Tek/Ceramic
Sandpaper = Aluminum
Striker Tips... All get ScotchBrite
Jeremiah "Pro"