Jon Cole Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I need a tip or idea how to wet sand near raised parts, such as body side trim, etc. I can smooth out the "open" areas, but I have a hard time on the edges. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Even on 1:1 cars, I'll often use a line of masking tape to protect a raised edge or sharp corner. If you tape really really carefully on a model, you can get right up close to something like a chrome spear. It also works well for me to fold the sandpaper to a sharp crease. Makes the edge stiffer, and allows you to get close in, again, to the raised detail...and see where you're sanding. You have to keep making a new "edge" though, because it will clog fairly quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Just have to be careful. If your paint is relatively smooth to start with, you shouldn't have to worry too much about the body creases & "peaks". I usually just brush over those areas very lightly with each grit. Make sure you're careful around the "panel lines" also. That's usually where I have trouble. I usually pile on between 3 & 5 coats of clear as well. You're much less likely to burn through to the paint that way. As far as trim goes, if you plan on foiling the trim. it really doesn't matter if you burn through that. it will be covered up anyway. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I fold the sandpaper and run a bead of super glue in the V, then flatten it firmly until it dries. It keeps the edge sharp and makes it a little stiffer. Just take your time and sand slowly and carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I cut my sandpaper into small pieces--maybe an inch square, maybe a little more--and then fold those in half. I can get right up to the edge of a crease, emblem, or door handle. Plowboy, if you're having trouble sanding though at panel lines, try block-sanding your panel lines flat before any paint--even primer--goes on (with #400-#600 grit). In most kits, panel lines are surrounded by a slight rim formed when they come out of the mold. Get rid of that and most of your panel line problems will disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_G Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'm also in the fold and use the edge camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Plowboy, if you're having trouble sanding though at panel lines, try block-sanding your panel lines flat before any paint--even primer--goes on (with #400-#600 grit). In most kits, panel lines are surrounded by a slight rim formed when they come out of the mold. Get rid of that and most of your panel line problems will disappear. I don't have that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I don't have that problem. I think it was me he was talking about. It's really not a major problem for me either. Just something that popped it's head up in the past. I just take it easy now & watch myself. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Whoops, sorry Plowboy and Steven. I did get confused on who posted what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I fold the sandpaper and run a bead of super glue in the V, then flatten it firmly until it dries. It keeps the edge sharp and makes it a little stiffer. Just take your time and sand slowly and carefully. I've been doing pretty much the same thing, with one exception: To get a truly sharp and straight edge to that fold, I scribe the back side of Wet or Dry sandpaper with an Xacto knife and a straight edge. This allows the paper to be folded without any jagged broken edge to the grit. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Johnston Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I fold the sandpaper and run a bead of super glue in the V, then flatten it firmly until it dries. It keeps the edge sharp and makes it a little stiffer. Just take your time and sand slowly and carefully. That is a great tip.... I ave to try that. My corner always folds over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Great tips all! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Put some Dawn dishwashing liquid in your water tub. Dawn seems to add lubrication to the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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