WOW! Wet sanding works great!

Digger1 · Post by **Digger1** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 11:41 am

I just scrubbed down my Oberth with 1500 grit wet/dry sandpaper under the faucet. Now it's all clean and more shiny!

Just thought you'd like to know. Carry on.

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:20 pm

Welcome to a much smoother (but messier) world.

I've become damned near addicted to wet sanding. 'specially with those super fine papers.

didihno · Post by **didihno** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:33 am

Where do you get paper that fine?
My lhs (is rubbish) and my hardware only has up to 500 grit.

Digger1 · Post by **Digger1** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:54 am

jeweler supply stores, auto parts stores, hardware stores, the internet...us (as in your friends here on the board)

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 9:31 am

Flex-i-file makes a line of plastic bonded paper that goes up to 10000 grit.

didihno · Post by **didihno** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:03 am

kylwell wrote:Flex-i-file makes a line of plastic bonded paper that goes up to 10000 grit.

Right then, what grit do you realistically need to get a nice smooth finish on, say, a MK2 Viper?

Kylwell · Post by **Kylwell** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:19 am

heh, generally I don't sand above 800 unless I'm looking to go with Alclad.

You can also polish the paint after it fully cures if you're looking for that ultra gloss look.

Darkov · Post by **Darkov** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:37 am

If you are looking for an Ultra smooth finish on already painted models used coffee filters as your final buffing before gloss or dull coating.

didihno · Post by **didihno** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:07 am

Darkov wrote: If you are looking for an Ultra smooth finish on already painted models used coffee filters as your final buffing before gloss or dull coating.

Typo?

And do you polish the paint job, or do you future/varnish and polish then?

Darkov · Post by **Darkov** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:12 am

Oops

Not Used. ........USE. They are like a very fine buffing cloth. You polish the paint...then put your top coat on. They also work great for buffing model master metalizer paints.

didihno · Post by **didihno** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 7:35 am

Interesting - thank you!!!