Overijssel, Netherlands
Joined: September 13, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 04:40 PM UTC
Hi guys,
one question. After filling some gaps and afterwards dsanding it the surface of that area was damaged.
How can I get the surface smooth again?
European Union
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 04:49 PM UTC
What i would do:
First deepen the panel lines a bit to avoid them from disappearing later in the process.
Put some tape around the damaged area so that potential extra damage does not spread over a wider surface
buy a finger nail polishing stick in a beauty shop and work the damaged area with that
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 09:23 PM UTC
As Drabslab says; rework any panel lines in danger of disappearing, but use graded sandpaper (down to 12,000 grit) to sand and polish out the defects.

#243
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 10:41 PM UTC
Fingernail polishing sticks come in varying grits, right down to polishing level, use progressively finer ones in opposite directions until you have a glossy surface again.
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2015 - 01:49 AM UTC
Whenever you sand, ensure your sandpaper is backed by something solid. Your fingertip will follow the contour of the plastic.
Try some household products instead of wasting money on ultra fine sand paper. Newsprint, tissue, and copy paper can smooth your styrene surface. Styrene is soft. Heck, I've even used model kit directions to smooth the plastic.
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Overijssel, Netherlands
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Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2015 - 01:58 AM UTC
Hi guys,
thank you all for your tips!! I will try some out.
Merry xmass
gr TC