Sanding Epoxy Resin

How To Sand Epoxy Resin

We strongly recommend that you wet sand epoxy as opposed to dry sanding.

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Waterproof sandpaper tends to last longer when wet sanding than normal sandpaper in dry sanding.

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This technique removes smaller uneven areas straight away.

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The moisture of the sandpaper allows for less dust to be produced.

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As the dust collects in the water, you will be able to see the surface you are sanding more clearly.

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Dry sanding is recommended for resin pieces that contain wood or other materials that are susceptible to the effects of moisture.

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Ensure that you are wearing a dust mask or respirator to prevent the inhalation of the many harmful dust.

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Begin with a coarser grain of sandpaper of 200-grit and slowly increase this grit to a finer grain of 1000-grit or higher.

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