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Re: Material: Squeegees
By:Mike Bielski
Date: 12/7/2012, 12:14 am
In Response To: Re: Material: Squeegees (Dan Caouette (CSCWC))

: I can't stand the Bondo ones. They're stiff and hard to clean. Old
: epoxy won't come off. Since then I've chopped up the clean ones
: I bought and use them for wedges used to demold carbon fiber
: parts.
: My favorites are old credit cards. I may have to try one of those
: 3M ones...

I worked briefly for 3M before the company I was working for was sold off- but if it's an adhesive or abrasive or something for using either 3M is the gold standard. I don't bother with anything else, because it doesn't work as well. The only exception I make is the Mirka Abralon. If it worked better from a durability standpoint I'm sure that 3M would make a version, but there some instances when I really prefer the extra dust collection. With my Bosch sander, a dust deputy, and shop vac with a cleanstream filter it is literally dustless.

Anyway- I digress. Get yourself over to an auto parts supply store and fork over a buck for a real 3M spreader and you won't use a credit card again. The edge is super supple so it conforms well to complex shapes, it's got just the right stiffness, and it's got a very waxy surface and cleans up perfect IF you let the epoxy dry first. So- I will admit that although I don't buy them in bulk like Bill, I do have several of several sizes. Once the epoxy starts to kick off on the one you're using you have to just set it aside and wait for it to cure.

Break a leg-

m

Messages In This Thread

Material: Squeegees
Jack Hawkins -- 12/5/2012, 4:50 pm
Re: Material: Squeegees *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 12/5/2012, 5:12 pm
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/5/2012, 5:54 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 12/5/2012, 6:36 pm
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Kurt Maurer -- 12/5/2012, 6:42 pm
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Jeff Horton -- 12/5/2012, 7:14 pm
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woodman -- 12/5/2012, 8:01 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/6/2012, 2:52 am
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Rob Macks/Laughing Loon CC&K -- 12/6/2012, 11:30 am
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/6/2012, 3:19 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 12/6/2012, 4:52 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/5/2012, 10:35 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/6/2012, 2:58 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/6/2012, 8:52 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/6/2012, 12:21 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/6/2012, 9:34 am
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Etienne Muller -- 12/6/2012, 10:59 am
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/6/2012, 4:39 pm
Automotive Paint & Body Supply
Kurt Maurer -- 12/6/2012, 7:12 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 12/7/2012, 5:01 am
Re: Material: Squeegees
Mike Bielski -- 12/7/2012, 12:14 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/7/2012, 10:48 am
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/10/2012, 10:36 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/11/2012, 1:37 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/13/2012, 11:17 am
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Jack Hawkins -- 12/13/2012, 11:27 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/14/2012, 3:50 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/7/2012, 10:49 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/7/2012, 9:34 pm
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Will Nettles -- 12/8/2012, 1:02 pm