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gascoyne01
Nov 21, 2007, 07:47 AM
Looking for some advice on how to remove balsa dents and dings before covering. I read somewhere window cleaner or ammonia may do the trick.
If so, what's the technique ?

Steve

GordonTarling
Nov 21, 2007, 03:49 PM
Moisture makes the compressed wood fibres expand - I normally just wet my finger and rub it in. I don't think chemicals are required.

mode1
Nov 21, 2007, 04:26 PM
Try applying a small amount of water to the ding and go over the area with an iron.

MarkusN
Nov 21, 2007, 04:49 PM
Ammonia is for bending. To get out the dings just water, as the others have said.

devon591
Nov 22, 2007, 12:25 PM
you can use balsa filler