Step one. Bought the van.
Hello Everybody, First post. I camp a lot in tents but after spending three days straight in a tent in the rain at Dolly Sods I swore I'd make a change. Here it is. Bought it Wednesday. Dro...
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WVvan wrote:
Thanks Joe,
I've been using sandpaper for the final smoothing. Will I get a finer finish with a hand file or will it be about the same. If it's the same or better might be time to invest in a fine hand file. Probably save money over the long haul apposed to using up the sandpaper.
Dave
You will get a better finish with the hand file.... the finish will be shiny and less chance of scratching the surrounding work.... the sandpaper takes longer and the look is a little duller on the edges which is still acceptable.
If you have a medium grade metal file laying around ( medium is really good once you get the hang of it and not press too hard)try a little inconspicuous spot to see how you like it....never file "up" as you could possibly lift or chip the fiberglass....always "down" from the newest laid section that overlaps the previous..... you'll get a much cleaner edge.
When doing final cleanup try not to soak the edge joint too much as the cleaner could "Lift" the edge.
Joe
