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  • Member since
    December 2009
  • From: Wausau Wi.
mr surfacer 500
Posted by woodspiderF-18 on Sunday, October 6, 2013 11:15 AM

Hi all...Is it just me or is Mr. surface hard to sand after applying for a seam filler.....I think I prefer squadron putty

  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Hatfield
Posted by Misty on Sunday, October 6, 2013 11:25 AM

it is harder to sand than squadron but imo gives a better finish.. i always found squadron to "bitty" and soft and couldnt get a nice finish . my current favourites for seam/hole/ejector marks are

3M Acryl-red glazing putty Heart

mister disolved putty

mister surfacer (500 and 1200)

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Indiana
Posted by hkshooter on Sunday, October 6, 2013 12:18 PM

Use a q-tip and Mr. Color thinner to rub it down. I only sand the stuff on fuselage seams that are easy to get to with a sanding stick. All difficult areas like wing roots get the q-tip.

  • Member since
    January 2012
  • From: Hatfield
Posted by Misty on Monday, October 7, 2013 4:57 AM

cool!! thanks for the tip HK .

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Western North Carolina
Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, October 7, 2013 4:52 PM

also iso-alcohol works too

  • Member since
    December 2004
  • From: Houston, Texas
Posted by panzerpilot on Monday, October 7, 2013 6:34 PM

Not sure about Mr. Surfacer or squadron. I fill seams with Tamiya putty, then use a Q-tip soaked with Acetone (fingernail polish remover) to smooth it out. Sometimes I get away with very little sanding.

-Tom

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