allbizz49 Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 I cut runs out starting with 600 wet and work up to 2000 wet then buff and polish. Find a nice flat paint stick and cut about 3 inches off. Wrap your paper around the stick and carefully sand the runs flat. Don't be shy with the paper. As soon as it's full, replace it. 1
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 If per chance you get a run or a dust nib or a gnat...these are invaluable for addressing such as this.... Fine Nib File Tool Denibbing File Fix Paint Runs, Nibs, Debris Imperfections | eBay
harmony Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, allbizz49 said: I cut runs out starting with 600 wet and work up to 2000 wet then buff and polish. Find a nice flat paint stick and cut about 3 inches off. Wrap your paper around the stick and carefully sand the runs flat. Don't be shy with the paper. As soon as it's full, replace it. OK, Good to know. So starting ay 320 or so would be too course. I just thought I'd start on the end of the run where the paint is fairly thick with something courser. But I have lots of patience and lots of time so I have no problem starting at 600.
harmony Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 9 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: If per chance you get a run or a dust nib or a gnat...these are invaluable for addressing such as this.... Fine Nib File Tool Denibbing File Fix Paint Runs, Nibs, Debris Imperfections | eBay Interesting,,,, I went to their web site as well as YouTube, but I couldn't really find any detailed information on this.
kencombs Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) If you use the sanding technique to remove runs, DO NOT omit the hard backing (paint stick, etc). Sanding with paper in a bare hand will cut paint around the run and leave a noticeable dip. Maybe even cut all the way through the paint and leave the run! DAMHIKT! Edit to add: Only works when the paint is fresh, but a single edge razor blade works for removing bad runs. A little tape on the ends to keep it from digging in, hold nearly flat with the run in the middle and shave off most of the unhardened run. Let it cure, then move through the sanding stages. Edited April 26, 2022 by kencombs
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, harmony said: Interesting,,,, I went to their web site as well as YouTube, but I couldn't really find any detailed information on this. it is not that hard to use and even easier to find a tutorial.....type the following in your favorite browser...some time I think folks reply they cannot find because they do not try...I may be wrong on this but how hard is it to type a question as below...lot less than what you typed in the above quote. how to use a paint nib file
rallyace Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 I watched a friend do the razor blade trick on a run. He said only on clear coat and only on fresh paint. If the paint has not cured properly it will tear and pit. If it has cured fully it will chip and pit. Don't ask me how to know exactly where the difference is between too soft and too hard paint. I am not a painter.
harmony Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 4 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said: it is not that hard to use and even easier to find a tutorial.....type the following in your favorite browser...some time I think folks reply they cannot find because they do not try...I may be wrong on this but how hard is it to type a question as below...lot less than what you typed in the above quote. how to use a paint nib file Wow! I have no come back for that. What a sad sad world we live in these days.
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, harmony said: Wow! I have no come back for that. What a sad sad world we live in these days. say it's so....not that I had a big problem as I DID give you the search phrase to copy and past....but seriously it is not that hard to be proactive...just everyone is so used to running here for answers where some times, the answers are far from the best.....which by your reply my answer was far from what you wanted. Edited April 26, 2022 by Plymouthy Adams
harmony Posted April 26, 2022 Report Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, rallyace said: I watched a friend do the razor blade trick on a run. He said only on clear coat and only on fresh paint. If the paint has not cured properly it will tear and pit. If it has cured fully it will chip and pit. Don't ask me how to know exactly where the difference is between too soft and too hard paint. I am not a painter. I watched a couple videos of guys using a razor blade and I had exactly the same thoughts. If it's not cured I can see it sort of rolling the paint, and if it was too hard, yes I can see it chipping the paint as well. I'm wondering what the time frame might be for the most opportune time to use a razor blade. I think I might just stick to whittling it down with various grits of sandpaper.
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 27, 2022 Report Posted April 27, 2022 I have had a nib shaver for many years, only have had cause to use it but maybe twice and it performed flawlessly and save me lots of rework. If you have a need to remove a run...for the insignificant initial cost....they sure pay big dividends. But, that is purely your call, I only posted this as it is a good item to have in the shop.
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