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I am doing poly stripes in my kitchen (was going to do a high gloss finish in the same color but was told by the guy at the paint store that poly would be easier). I have a problem. I missed some pencil marks when I was taping off, I thought I had erased them all, and now some are under the poly and showing through. How should I fix this? If I had done the high gloss paint this wouldn't be an issue. Now I am really kicking myself!!! Please help!
Ashley,
Oh dear, I am sorry but as clever as paint technology has become, we have still not developed a system for removing marks beneath a dried film.
If you can't possibly live with these marks then you will have to overcoat with an opaque finish.
If you do decide to re-coat remember the poly dries very hard and will have to be sanded down thoroughly to provide a key.
Sorry to be so negative but hope this helps.
Regards,
Tony.
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Answers by Expert:
Tony Gallagher
Expertise
I can answer questions on all interior and exterior painted surfaces. Ranging from new plaster and woodwork to galvanised metal, rusty metal to exterior render stucco, All external timbers from solid oak to tannalised fencing. I have specialist knowledge on Flame Retardent products for Combustiable and Non Combustiable surfaces. Although some product knowledge of Car finishing I do not feel I have enough experience in that field to be able to offer knowledgable solutions.Colour queries are welcome but I have not got a design background and can only answer semi technical questions with regard to colour.
Experience
Fourty years selling decorative products on behalf of major manufacturers such as Permoglaze,Crown,Macphersons,Johnstones, Leyland,Sikkens & Sadolin. More recently in a merchant capacity I have been involved with Dulux, Farrow & Ball and Fired Earth products. I have recently commenced training in enviromentally friendly product ranges, such as vegatable oil paints and varnish.
Organizations
PDA (Assoiciate Member)
Education/Credentials
H N C Business Management. Several In House achievement certificates for product training.
Past/Present Clients
Ford Motor Company. Nissan, MOD, Home Office, The University of Sheffield, Local Goverment.
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