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Preprocessing of Painting

Preprocessing of Painting

1. Sanding
Sand the damage area flat and smooth.




Shallow Scratch:

Use a flexible block and #24O~#4OO~#6OO sandpaper.




Hole / Deep Gouge:
Cut out and make any torn or burred area flat.

Use a knife, flexible block, and #180~#240 sandpapers.

2. Air blowing/degreasing
Clean the damaged area throughly.

Use alcohol, and wax and grease remover.