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Author:  jason c [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  EM6000 and mineral spirits
So I was dry sanding my finish to knock down some dust nibs then I wiped the sanding dust off with a paper towel damp with mineral spirits. The finish seemed to get a little soft so I hung it up and let it dry off when I read the can duh . It said not to use mineral spirits to clean. So did I screw it up or will it probably be fine if I just let it sit for a while before I proceed with the rest of my coats. I don't think I have the mental strength to do it over again as this is the second finish this guitar has received.
Jason
Author:  Neil Gardiner [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: EM6000 and mineral spirits
Hi Jason

I use mineral spirits on dry EM600 all the time when I am final sanding. I think it should be fine.

You might want to post your question on the Target forum. People there may have a better answer for you.

Here's the link:

http://www.targetcoatings.com/forum/

Neil
Author:  jason c [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: EM6000 and mineral spirits
Thanks Neil. I have the same question posed to the Target forum. I'm just worried about adhesion issues with my subsequent coats. Also, I thought about shooting a coat of shellac just in case.
Jason
Author:  Ken C [ Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: EM6000 and mineral spirits
Jason,

I have started wiping my projects down with a 50/50 mixture of denatured alcohol and water between coats. This does soften the finish a bit and helps with burn-in of the subsequent coats. I don't think you will have any issues as long as the solvent has fully flashed off before you re-shoot.

Ken
Author:  SteveSmith [ Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: EM6000 and mineral spirits
Neil Gardiner wrote:
Hi Jason

I use mineral spirits on dry EM600 all the time when I am final sanding. I think it should be fine.
...
Neil


I also do this and have experienced no problems. I do not wet sand until the finish has cured for at least 5 days. I wipe down between coats with a rag dampened with distilled water.
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