making panels beautiful

[J.G. Wong]

I have a lot of old stuff that i have to maintain, so I scratch bust.  I get
600 - 1200 grit paper for wet sanding at hobby shops,  I don't know if they go
that high at Home Depot, just avoid art supply places they really hose you on
the price.    I have fixed scratches on the faces of VU meters and LED LCD
displays.  Works on model airplanes too.

Fiveman

patchell wrote:

>     I start out with 150 grit wet/dry paper (and I wet it), then goto 220
> (again, wet) and finally 400 grit.  I always sand in the same direction.  If
> you have a gouge, fill it with bondo if you are so driven (I just ignore
> them).  Wash, dry in an oven, and paint when cool.
>
>     -Jim
>
> Hess Hodge wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> > I have been working on some faceplates and I was hoping that some of you
> > could give me some advice.  The panels are 1/8" thick aluminum and they
> > are pretty beat up from me working with them (drilling holes, measuring,
> > scratching, etc).  Anyone know how I can make them nice and shiny and
> > smooth?  Should I use a high-grit sand-paper?  Some sort of buffing
> > chemical?  Anybody have any tips or tricks?  Your help is appreciated...
> >
> > hess
>
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