I finally fllowed Geralds advice about buying sanding sticks at the pharmacy......I manned up and walked the aisle! For less than $10 I came away with 60-odd sanding sticks, both rigid and flexible.....in 6 different grits! Plus a 6oz. bottle of acetone! I am happy!
Can't wait to wipe out some rivet detail! J/K.....these things have a million uses!
Upshot: Counterperson (female) reminded me that tomorrow is Father's Day......and not Mother's Day! Serious bizzz