2006-11-10 12:23:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
what you use to smooth out the paint you applied to a scratch is very important and the preceding answers are valid. however; just as important is the preparation. ( i'm assuming this is a normal scratch and not a "keying" that might run the length of say an automobile.) make a template out of aluminum tape the size of the scratch plus the area of the new paint. this will protect the original surface around the scratch while you sand or compound. make sure the new paint is thoroughly dry prior to the application of the template. when the new paint is sufficiently smooth, remove the template and do a final blending with a liquid compound taking care not to over-do. rinse with mild soap and water to remove abrasive residue and apply wax.
2006-11-10 13:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by pacman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the type of paint.
latex use rubbing alcohol
car enamel reducer
laquer lacquer thinner.
oil base house paint paint thinner
and a wash cloth as the saNd PAper
2006-11-10 20:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by elmo o 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
220 or 240 grit sandpaper gently over mark. Emphasis on the gently.
2006-11-10 20:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by JGS 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the finest grain of sandpaper u can find. nothing less than 600 andpreferably higher.
2006-11-10 20:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A small, very fine camel hair brush
2006-11-10 20:32:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The finest sandpaper that you can find.
2006-11-10 20:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
0000 steelwool
2006-11-10 21:32:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋