A Guide to Polishing Resin

We show you how to give your resin work the final polish in a few simple steps.

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Polishing Large Epoxy Resin Surfaces

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The sanding of epoxy resin is started with wet sanding. For this you use water and a special sandpaper, which can also be used in wet condition.

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When it comes to polishing resin, the most important factor is a suitable polishing compound and cleaner to get the best possible result.

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Tools for Polishing Resin

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The purchase of a special polishing machine pays off in any case when polishing larger objects or surfaces. Different polishing sponges can be attached.

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If you want to polish shapes or small objects, it is quite sufficient to equip a standard drill with a special polishing attachment.

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Polishing Resin by Hand

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In order to be able to control the polishing process better and to have more feeling for the process, it can be useful to polish small objects by hand instead of by machine.

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– Colorless polishing paste – Water – a linen or cotton cloth – a piece of wood or similar hard, rectangular object

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A Guide to Polishing Resin

We show you how to give your resin work the final polish in a few simple steps.

Polishing Large Epoxy Resin Surfaces

The sanding of epoxy resin is started with wet sanding. For this you use water and a special sandpaper, which can also be used in wet condition.

Wet-Sanding

When it comes to polishing resin, the most important factor is a suitable polishing compound and cleaner to get the best possible result.

Polishing Compounds

Tools for Polishing Resin

The purchase of a special polishing machine pays off in any case when polishing larger objects or surfaces. Different polishing sponges can be attached.

A Polishing Machine

If you want to polish shapes or small objects, it is quite sufficient to equip a standard drill with a special polishing attachment.

Drill Attachments

Polishing Resin by Hand

In order to be able to control the polishing process better and to have more feeling for the process, it can be useful to polish small objects by hand instead of by machine.

Why Hand Polish?

– Colorless polishing paste – Water – a linen or cotton cloth – a piece of wood or similar hard, rectangular object

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