Sandpaper to smooth edges

[Darkblitz]

I currently have my 2mm ABS (Capped) kit trimmed, but with some rather rough edges that require sanding. However, I don't know what grit of sandpaper to use, that would do the job but not damage the plastic. 

[eqdizzle[TK]]

Start coarse, approx. 60 grit, then switch to a grade or two finer, like 320 or even up to 1000 grit.

[gmrhodes13[Staff]]

Personally I try not to use too coarse a grit to start off with, I begin with 120 grit then use wet and dry 300, 600 and 1200 to finish and a compound polish to bring back some shine.

[russellr2d2[TK]]

You can put a nice final finish with 300-600. If you go high like 600 use the black color "wet" sandpaper with water to keep the grit of the paper open. I never went above 220-300 on my build and i have real soft edges.

 

 

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Edited July 6, 2016 by russellr2d2

[Darkblitz]

Thanks, helps a lot. I imagine all the edges are left sharp, rather than rounded to the front and back.