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                        Grainy Acrylics

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                        MusicCity
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by MusicCity on Thursday, January 6, 2005 7:17 AM
                        QUOTE: I think that some paper towels will also work.
                        Actually, anything with fibers in it will polish to some degree.

                        You could be right, Mike. I'll bet polishing cloth normally used for waxing a car would do a great job.

                        Joe, glad it worked for you. Funny how the little things make a big difference.
                        Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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                        MikeV
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                          April 2003
                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 8:06 PM
                        I think that some paper towels will also work.
                        Actually, anything with fibers in it will polish to some degree.

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        joewhite
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                          January 2004
                        Posted by joewhite on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 7:56 PM
                        Wow! The filters really work! Time to get back to work! Thanks for the tip!
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                        MusicCity
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                          January 2004
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by MusicCity on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 7:23 AM
                        QUOTE: I believe that was Pixilator. Wink [;)]

                        I think you are right, Mike. Whoever it was it's a good idea and I'm grateful for it.
                        Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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                        MikeV
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                        • From: Hayward, CA
                        Posted by MikeV on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 9:40 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by MusicCity

                        Try a plain old paper coffee filter. I don't recall who originally posted that idea here (Rick? Robert?) but it works very well.


                        I believe that was Pixilator. Wink [;)]

                        Mike

                        “Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom. " Charles Spurgeon
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                        joewhite
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                          January 2004
                        Posted by joewhite on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 9:10 PM
                        Awesome! Will have to go and buy some as I don't drink coffee. Thanks!!
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                        MusicCity
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                          January 2004
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by MusicCity on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 9:02 PM
                        Try a plain old paper coffee filter. I don't recall who originally posted that idea here (Rick? Robert?) but it works very well.
                        Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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                        joewhite
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                          January 2004
                        Grainy Acrylics
                        Posted by joewhite on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 8:17 PM
                        I'll continue to experiment with the thinning ratio and air pressure to resolve the grainy acrylic finish. But in the meantime, I thought I would ask you experienced painters if sanding acrylic paints for a smoother finish is a good idea. I would guess using somwhere between 2000-3000 grit would work but should I still worry about scratching the paint? Please help, my ED-209 kit needs this vital information in order to be completed! Thanks!
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