Cellulose sanding sealer

Skodadad

Does anyone use it, bought some off eBay and it's not what I expected. Dries like plastic and is a bitch to sand. I expected the white powdery stuff but it clogs the paper nearly instantly even after 2 days drying.

randomhandclaps

Yeah I use it.  It's messy stuff but are you dry sanding?  What grade paper are you using?

My usual process is two coats about an hour apart, then dry over night.  Then wet sand with about 400 grit until virtual all shiney spots are gone..  Dry off and let dry for an hour then two more coats and hour apart.  Again just over night (maybe two depending on the time of day I did it) then lightly sand again.

WezV

Love the stuff. Its giving me good results with brushed on sealer followed by rattlecan sprays. Important bit is I don't touch the cans till the sealer is nice and level

Skodadad

I'm rolling on and dry sanding (400) yes, that's where I'm going wrong I guess. I expected it to sand easier like the stuff you find under paint on strats. Thanks guys will give it another go wet sanding in the morning. Smells a bit to nice though, like carsonogenic pear drops!

Sambostar

Can you not use superglue?

Deadman

There are different qualities of sander sealer out there. The best rubs down like powder, the worst reacts like the stuff it sounds like you're using. Buy the best you can afford. I spray liberal coats on until the grain has more or less gone and flat off dry within 2 hours. Real good stuff I've had in the past can literally be ploughed on and flatted off maybe an hour later. Never brushed or rolled it before though.

Skodadad

Cheers @Deadman can you recommend one

WezV

I am using this one
http://www.axminster.co.uk/chestnut-cellulose-sanding-sealer-ax21180

Deadman

Unfortunately all the stuff available to me is trade only, I honestly don't even know who makes it. I'd look at getting something with a reputable name, Briwax maybe? I'm sure they do it. Ask Wez and RHC what they're buying. It isn't all down to you though. I've been in exactly the same position as you when we've been supplied with substandard stuff in the past, and I'm working with every available refinishing aid at my disposal.

WezV

Sambostar;945107" said:

Can you not use superglue?

You can, but its a horrendous job.