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  1. 05-20-2008, 01:18 AM #1
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    Default Is celluloid sandable?

    I know anything solid is sandable, but my question is will sanding an impressed (a 32nd or 64th inch deep) name off an old celluloid scale ruin its appearance?


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    It would be cool if my name was Ira Bratton, but it's not!

    If I sand it off, will I be able to smooth the surface out so as to not leave an ugly sanded-looking spot on an otherwise sweet Wade and Butcher Special.
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    It's sandable. Start with around 400 grit to get the name off, then progress to 600, 1000 and 2000. Finish by either a quick buff with some acetone or Maas/Flitz/Simichrome or the like.
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    I would scrape it off first. I find scraping with a flat wood scraper that has a nice burr on it or even the edge of a stiff blade gives me more control when removing much stock in a tight location, such as when a piece of stock sustains a burn while sawing. But I don't want to discount what Floppyshoes has said. Yes, it is certainly sandable.
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    Sanding wet is good, too. Use regular automotive wet/dry paper. Celluloid will sand and buff up to a high gloss pretty easily. You'll be impressed with yourself.

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    Just be careful about heat buildup as you sand. Too much heat and you know what happens to celluloid.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JoshEarl View Post
    Sanding wet is good, too. Use regular automotive wet/dry paper. Celluloid will sand and buff up to a high gloss pretty easily. You'll be impressed with yourself.

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    Whew! I'm glad I found this thread this morning. I sanded a few celluloid scales and made them pretty again. But yesterday I heard about a thing called celluloid rot. And I started getting paranoid: "You screwed up, Self. Why did you sand celluloid? You might start some crazy cellular breakdown chain reaction!"

    It's good to read that JE says it's okay. =)

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