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2nd March 2009, 06:47 PM #1
Micro-Mesh - what am I doing wrong?
I bought a packet of micro-mesh, the ones with the little squares that are colour coded.
But when I use it (wet) it leaves the colour of the square on the wood!
What am I doing wrong?
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3rd March 2009, 09:46 AM #2
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3rd March 2009, 10:47 AM #3
It doesn't say about the colour running though? Or am I missing something?
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3rd March 2009, 11:11 AM #4
I am no expert
I use micro-mesh alot.But only on the finish coats,not the raw wood.
You can sand the wood fine enough with the white aluminium oxide paper from most hardware stores.Sometimes I rub 2 sheets together to wear it out abit to get even smoother finish.Apply your finish and use the micro-mesh on that.
Very quick and easy finish .I also use their polish now
AussieBack To Car Building & All The Sawdust.
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3rd March 2009, 11:12 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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This won't help you much directly. i don't have any problem with MM colour running but mine is all grey. I guess if you can't solve your problem you could try buying the grey ones. Mine has the grit printed on the back so you don't need the colour code. I use it wet all the time with no problems.
PeterThe other day I described to my daughter how to find something in the garage by saying "It's right near my big saw". A few minutes later she came back to ask: "Do you mean the black one, the green one, or the blue one?".
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3rd March 2009, 11:21 AM #6
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3rd March 2009, 11:29 AM #7
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3rd March 2009, 12:00 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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mostly I use it on finish, but I have been known to use it dry on bare wood. Some of the harder woods can literally polish to a mirror sheen before you apply any finish. It's really easy to get a nice finish over the top of that. I got mine from Arizona Silhouette in the USA ages ago. They don't post overseas anymore but MM lasts for ages if you wash it occasionally. I have seen the grey ones available on other US websites. Mine isn't pads - it's more like a cloth sheet. I got a pack of 7 sheets from 2400 up to 12000 grade. It's about 2" x 4" or so.
PeterThe other day I described to my daughter how to find something in the garage by saying "It's right near my big saw". A few minutes later she came back to ask: "Do you mean the black one, the green one, or the blue one?".
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3rd March 2009, 12:48 PM #9
Micro Mesh Sheets
Aussie here are the micro mesh sheets
75mm x 150mm
http://www.cws.au.com/cgi/index.cgi/..._id=1107452357Jim Carroll
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4th March 2009, 07:50 AM #10
I used them dry yesterday and the colour didn't come off.
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4th March 2009, 08:50 AM #11
Just thought of another thing Eliza.If you were sanding the wood with a wet pad,the wood is soaking up the water as well.This causes the timber to swell.I would think if you put a finish over the top of that you would get some type of trouble.
I have bought this up for both of us to learn from the experts
Aussie
Jim is that Micromesh all grey?.
OK SO They are mostly a bluey sort of color a greeny one and a grey one.Back To Car Building & All The Sawdust.
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4th March 2009, 09:01 AM #12
Acrylic Sanding Pads & Micro Mesh
The Micro mesh and acrylic sanding pads can be used wet or dry.
When using on timber they are best used dry and when used on acrylics best used wet.
Aussie as per the picture.Jim Carroll
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5th March 2009, 02:29 PM #13Senior Member
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Hi Eliza,
I have spoken with Kerry the Sandpaper Man at length about MM which I purchased from him. I can assure you he is very knowledgeable and really takes an interest in his product.
I am still learning how to use the product. Their website has info on MM.
cheers
conwood
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