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Sand Flat Surfaces

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What happens here

Once the contoured edges are satisfactorily smoothed, the abrasive on the 3x4 orbital sander is swapped out. For the flat surfaces of the workpiece, a 'Film Tech plastic abrasive' is used. This type of abrasive, typically film-backed, provides a more rigid and consistent contact with flat areas, which is essential for achieving a perfectly flat and uniform finish. The goal is to eliminate any imperfections, swirls, or unevenness, preparing the surface for subsequent priming or painting.

Goal: Achieve a perfect flat finish on the workpiece's flat surfaces.

Tools and materials

  • 3x4 Orbital Sander SandySanding flat surfaces
  • Film Tech plastic abrasive Film TechSanding flat surfaces for a perfect flat finish

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I'm sanding the contoured edges with half-inch open-celled eka silk an abrasive and then I'm switching to film tech plastic abrasive to sand the flat surfaces to get the perfect flat finish.

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