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M MrBaliHai Tiki Socialite Behind the Cheddar Curtain Joined: Jun 01, 2002 Posts: 1031	M MrBaliHai Posted posted on Thu, Apr 4, 2013 9:44 AM On 2013-04-03 17:34, lunavideogames wrote: I will look around for some sandpaper over 400. Would a buffer or something work as well? I've never tried using a buffer, but I'd be concerned about it generating too much heat, as that might soften the epoxy. 650-grit sandpaper should be available at an auto parts store, just make sure you sand it wet, and parallel with the scratch. ...and I forgot to mention that you did a great job. Very nice effect with the swizzles, starfish, etc. I used paper ephemera that I collected, like menus, postcards, etc. It worked really well with thick card stock, but there was some minor staining and discoloration with the thinner items.

On 2013-04-03 17:34, lunavideogames wrote:
I will look around for some sandpaper over 400. Would a buffer or something work as well?

I've never tried using a buffer, but I'd be concerned about it generating too much heat, as that might soften the epoxy. 650-grit sandpaper should be available at an auto parts store, just make sure you sand it wet, and parallel with the scratch.

...and I forgot to mention that you did a great job. Very nice effect with the swizzles, starfish, etc. I used paper ephemera that I collected, like menus, postcards, etc. It worked really well with thick card stock, but there was some minor staining and discoloration with the thinner items.

Post #673340 by MrBaliHai on Thu, Apr 4, 2013 9:44 AM