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Aug 5, 2009 | 09:41 PM

RobbSalzmann

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St. Jude Donor '12

Quick question for the painters

How should I clean my sanding blocks before applying a new piece of sticky sandpaper? The problem I'm having is the paint dust in the foam seems to foul the "sticky" stuff. I'm sure there's a simple 'doh!' answer, but I'm not having much luck on my own.

I'm using dura blocks and rolls of 3M Stickit (the reddish stuff).

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Aug 5, 2009 | 09:57 PM

KeyWestJack

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Aug 5, 2009 | 10:36 PM

markids77

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Unfamiliar with what your block is made of but I have found mineral spirits will cut the adhesive/dust crust on my DA pads. Also works well on the hard rubber and aluminum blocks I use... even the plastic faced foam on the long board. Flame suit on!!!!

Aug 6, 2009 | 06:01 PM

bondoboy

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A quick wipe with a rag damp, not soaked, with lacquer thinner should do the trick.

Aug 6, 2009 | 07:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bondoboy

A quick wipe with a rag damp, not soaked, with lacquer thinner should do the trick.

I use acetone also. It cleans quickly and dries quickly also.
"DUB"

Aug 6, 2009 | 07:45 PM

RobbSalzmann

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Thanks guys, I'll give the acetone a try. I did try lacquer thinner, but it seems to leave the surface a bit "slimy"

Aug 6, 2009 | 09:24 PM

chris75stingray

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i always put a little sanding dust on the block and give it a quick wipe on my pant leg to start that way the paper won't leave a messy residue . if you get too much dust i kust blow it off with an air gun