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An alternative to polishing compound
james84
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 01:06 AM UTC
Toothpaste!
Tried it yesterday after removing the moulding line from Tamiya's F-16 non-smoked canopy. Sanded with grade 1000 paper than polished with a cloth and whitening toothpaste (Aquafresh triple protection). The result is satisfying enough, but you have to insist on polishing several times!
05Sultan
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 02:14 AM UTC
Yes, any non gel type toothpaste makes a nice,mild polishing compund. also good for filling smal holes in resin or apartment walls.
Rick
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