Most guides say 150, at 150 it still feels pretty rough. Is the hardwax (fiddes) going to smooth this out anyway so irrelevant? Or will I see any benefit of sanding to 500 or 600 first, or perhaps the hardwax doesn't work as well when sanded that smooth first?
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DisscoStu OP t1_j2fakrd wrote
Don't plan to, just wanted to ask the question to people who may have tried
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phiggy t1_j2fq9tc wrote
Do you have scrap similar to what you are working with? Do a set of test grit/finish combos and you'll have your answer.
DisscoStu OP t1_j2fqxye wrote
I wish but no. I'm going to follow the directions, but this has been good for understanding why
I_R0M_I t1_j2fqqd4 wrote
All finish products need some kind of roughness to adhere to / into.
If its too smooth, the pores (think that's the right word) are closed. Same for if you don't wipe it down after sanding, they can clog with dust.
Follow the guidelines, or don't be surprised if you get results different than expected.
DisscoStu OP t1_j2fr0l9 wrote
This was what I was thinking was the reasoning, I'll definitely be sticking to the directions, wish I had 5 pieces to try it all different ways tho
automotivewriter t1_j2fd8dx wrote
I'd use 80 and go raw dog on it.
DisscoStu OP t1_j2ffaqt wrote
Why's that?
automotivewriter t1_j2fhbid wrote
I'm kidding, read the instructions
DisscoStu OP t1_j2fjutk wrote
Haha will do. Curious more than anything
redirdamon t1_j2f0k68 wrote
The manufacturer says:
Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from any previous finish. Sand the substrate with a fine 150 grade sanding paper or 150 grit sanding disk, removing all traces of dust.
They know their product - not sure why you'd do anything but what they recommend.