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boathead
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can someone describe it for me? is it the name of a type of sandpaper, or rather a technique?
and if a technique, what is it?
thanks in advance.
and if a technique, what is it?
thanks in advance.
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"WET" sandpaper is a waterproof paper that is usually covered with fine silica, instead of normal sand/grit.
The media used is much finer than conventional sandpaper and while the "wet" paper can be used in dry state, it actually performs better when water is used as a lubricant. One does not need a high rate of water flow, although a steady flow IS best. For most work frequent dipping of the paper will cleanse the grit and frequent swabs with a dripping wet cloth will clear the area being worked on.
The water allows the material to be removed during the sanding action, so there is no build-up and no streaking due to grit concentration.
This keeps keeps the gritty parts working and that permits a finer grit to be used, the combination of which allows for a very smooth surface that is far more difficult to achieve with only dry sanding..
The media used is much finer than conventional sandpaper and while the "wet" paper can be used in dry state, it actually performs better when water is used as a lubricant. One does not need a high rate of water flow, although a steady flow IS best. For most work frequent dipping of the paper will cleanse the grit and frequent swabs with a dripping wet cloth will clear the area being worked on.
The water allows the material to be removed during the sanding action, so there is no build-up and no streaking due to grit concentration.
This keeps keeps the gritty parts working and that permits a finer grit to be used, the combination of which allows for a very smooth surface that is far more difficult to achieve with only dry sanding..
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boathead
Guest
you are the best. thank you so much.
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Dexx
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a tiny drop of dish detergent in the bucket of water doesn't hurt either, will keep the residue that does collect from clumping.