Automotive Paint Nib removers (watch this)

[woodPixel]

If you bugger up a finish and want to remove a hair, nibs or tiny defect, use the method that the auto paint refinishers use.

These are called Paint Nib Removers.

Duh. But watch and be amazed. Finish off the same way they do... through the grades of paper then polish. Easy!

https://www.amazon.com/Steck-Manufacturing-35260-Spec-Out-Paint/dp/B000RI9GF0

and a video (Ive skipped the rubbish intro)


https://youtu.be/v0jc9HyQCp4?t=47

Full disclosure: I do this to get wicked flat and super thin & shiny finishes on my boxes. Here is a sample of how its done: https://youtu.be/SfJkBhhZguQ?t=87

[Chris Parks]

Automotive paint technology has come a long way since two packs were first used. I went to 1500 W&D on a polyurethane finish and was astounded at the result and could have got it better if I had gone further.

[rob streeper]

Thanks! Great to have useful information once in a while.

[woodPixel]

I often watch auto paint refinishing videos on youtube. I use many of the techniques in finishing nitro and poly.

Virtually all of the same gear that can get a mint finish on a show car are the same for dealing with our finishes... plus the gear is 1/4 the price!

[Ubernoob]

I have his Paintucation vids from years ago, not cheap but a very informative watch for a noob.

[Sawdust Maker]

Interesting, thanks

PS Amazon say they don't ship this to Aus.

[Ubernoob]

The Eastwoods' site will.

[Sawdust Maker]

yeah just found them elsewhere
thanks

[woodPixel]

Strange, Amazon will ship to me without hesitation. Maybe I'm special :)

[Chris Parks]

It might be possible to buy from any smash repair paint supplier.

[Ubernoob]

Or make something similar with a cut down file for the fine, a filler file for the coarse and I don't know of a file with a slight convex.