CLEANING BLANK

[Drcal]

a QUESTION-

Does anyone use any kind of an agent to clean the blank after sanding and before applying a finish?

Your wisdom would be most appreciated.

Carmen
Tampa Bay

 

[sefali]

I use acetone. Man also use DNA.

 

[Jim Burr]

Regular alcohol works for me.

 

[bruce119]

I use acetone also for all my woods before applying my CA finish.

.

 

[Scratch]

I use acetone.

Ditto

 

[shull]

DNA.

 

[PenMan1]

Acetone or CA accelerator.

 

[Whaler]

I use those small gauze alcohol pads.

 

[Drcal]

I am assuming that DNA is denatured alcohol???

 

[IPD_Mrs]

We use CA accelerator. It is especially useful when dealing with oily woods. Don't get the finish lifting off when we use accelerator.

 

[Tanner]

What Mike said.

 

[phillywood]

:biggrin:

I am assuming that DNA is denatured alcohol???

no DNA is part of the Cell structure.:tongue::tongue::tongue::biggrin:
No, Just kidding it satnds for Do Not Accelarate.:biggrin::biggrin: Did Not Accept it?:biggrin::biggrin:

 

[sefali]

I am assuming that DNA is denatured alcohol???

:biggrin:

no DNA is part of the Cell structure.:tongue::tongue::tongue::biggrin:
No, Just kidding it satnds for Do Not Accelarate.:biggrin::biggrin: Did Not Accept it?:biggrin::biggrin:

LOL. He means yes.

 

[ldb2000]

Just remember to let your blank dry for a while if you use DNA . DNA is almost 70 % water and if the can has been opened water content can be even higher (DNA absorbs water from the air , that is why alcohol is used as a fuel dryer in cars and trucks) .
While Acetone and Accelerator have a little water in them , it is just a trace . These are the better cleaning agents to use . Accelerator is my choice but it too should be allowed to completely dry before you apply your finish .

 

[mick]

Compressed air.....no residue, no reaction, no drying time! :biggrin: