Sand and Reapply Grain Filler
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What happens here
Allow the first coat of grain filler to dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions (typically 1-2 hours for Aqua Coat). Once dry, lightly sand the surface again using your orbital sander with a finer grit sandpaper (e.g., 220-320 grit) to remove any excess filler and further smooth the surface. Wipe away all dust. Then, apply a second coat of Aqua Coat Cabinet Grain Filler using the plastic spreader, following the same technique as the first coat. This process of applying filler, allowing it to dry, and sanding can be repeated multiple times until the desired level of smoothness and grain obliteration is achieved. The video demonstrates this iterative process.
Goal: Build up grain filler layers and refine the surface for ultimate smoothness.
Tools and materials
- Gloves — Protecting hands during filler application
- Orbital Sander — Lightly sanding between coats of grain filler
- Plastic Spreader Bondo — Applying subsequent coats of grain filler
- Sandpaper — Smoothing the dried grain filler between coats
- Aqua Coat Cabinet Grain Filler — Applying subsequent layers to fill the wood grain