Micro-Surface Finishing Product Inc.

Micro-MeshÒ Procedures for Wood

Micro-MeshÒ is a unique cushioned abrasive that produced a very fine and uniform scratch pattern. The nine grits range from 1500 up to 12,000. The 1500 is slightly coarser than a common 600 grit sandpaper. The 12,000 will leave a scratch pattern that can not be detected by the human eye.

Micro-MeshÒ abrasives can polish to a high reflectance state of leave a matte or satin finish depending upon where you stop using the series.

Bare Woods

Before starting the Micro-MeshÒ series, coarse sanding should be done using up to 320 grit. Shaping, sawing, or turning of the work piece should be completed.

Begin with 1500 Micro-MeshÒ wrapped around the foam block and sand until all of the common sandpaper scratches are removed. Continue with the Micro-MeshÒ series (1800, 2400, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, and 12,000). You may stop at any point during this process when you have reached the finish that you desire. On wood to be finished with urethane, polyester, lacquer, etc., you may want to stop at 3200 or 3600. This gives a smooth base but leaves a gripping surface for the finish.

If the wood is to be oiled, first polish with 4000, apply oil, then polish with 6000, re-apply oil and so on until you reach the desired luster.

Wood Finishes (polyurethane, polyester, epoxy, lacquer, etc.)

When you are applying multiple coats of finish, sand only to 3200 or 3600 before re-coating. This will remove any “orange peel” or dirt.

Polish surface, beginning with 2400 Micro-MeshÒ and continuing through the series (3200 – 12,000) until the desired gloss is achieved.

Satin finishes are achieved with the 3600 grade. The satin finish gets progressively higher in gloss through the 6000 step. High gloss finishes will appear by the 6000 through 12,000 step. The wood, the finish used, and personal preference determine where to stop.

Repair of Wood Finishes

Burn-ins: Cover burn-in with three coats of lacquer. Wet sand with 1500, then apply one more coat of lacquer. Polish with Micro-MeshÒ series to match gloss.

To match a satin finish: Begin with 1800, followed by 3600. Polish with Micro-GlossÒ.

To match a high gloss finish: Begin with 1500, then 2400, followed by 4000, finish with Micro-GlossÒ.

Hints:

Micro-MeshÒ can be used wet or dry. When using Micro-MeshÒ dry, it can be “unloaded” by rapping against the palm of your hand.

Micro-MeshÒ can also be cleaned by using a stiff, short-bristled brush.

Thinned lemon oil or danish oil can be used on bare wood.