Re: Polishing Styrene and other model materials
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Greg Martin
Keith,
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I think you'll need a good supply of Wet and Dry sandpaper, don't stop at your local hobby shop unless they carry sizes down to 1200 grit which is generally found in single sheet or packages at Auto Parts Dealers. I keep a supply handy even though I don't use it that often I have been known to. Smooth flat surfaces demand it. Use water or oil to aid in the sanding, but oil cuts harder than water, choose your poison. Work in a circular motion as broadly as you can with light pressure. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it. Norman Maclean
In a message dated 5/30/2013 4:41:08 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
hvyweight41@... writes: Good evening all. I have read many articles and posts about modifying kits and kit bashing. I am getting ready to embark on my first projects and I was wondering if anyone has some tips for polishing styrene or other materials (I.e., resin) after details are removed? Things like molded on hand grabs and ladders need to be removed. Scraping off details will result in a rougher surface than the original molded part. I will be painting or burnishing Bare Metal foil onto car bodies and such. I would like the finish to be consistent across the surface. Any hints or tips? Thanks, Keith Kempster Jacksonville, FL
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