Resin Polish System

The perfect set for smooth, high-gloss resin surfaces including video instructions

Do you love resin? Do you love shine? And do you want even more of it? Then do it like Stefanie Etter: sand and polish your resin surfaces.

Sounds more complicated than it is. Promise!

What you need: the right materials, the right instructions, a bit of patience and care.

Materials and instructions come with the Resin Polish System. You bring the patience and care. And reward yourself with a flawless high-gloss finish.

With a system: sanding and polishing resin (synthetic resin, epoxy resin)

Because every step matters: with this system, you work your way grit by grit to an absolute high-gloss finish on resin surfaces. All materials are perfectly coordinated – and designed for resin art.

Contents of the Resin Polish System:

• Sanding compound, 200 ml
• Polishing wax, 200 ml
• Sandpaper sheets (152 mm diameter):
  - 3 each in the following grits: 240 | 360 | 500 | 600 | 800
  - 2 each in the following grits: 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,000
• 1 sanding pad protector (150 mm diameter)
• 1 polishing sponge (145 mm diameter)
• 1 microfiber cloth “Fluffy Profi”
• 1 FFP2 mask (with filter)
• Instructions (including access to the online video course “Sanding & Polishing”)
   

Suitable for:

Random orbital sanders (with 150 mm sanding pad)

Polishing machines (optional)

All components of this system can be repurchased individually in the Etter Art Shop.

Note: This system does not include any machines.

Instructions for sanding and polishing resin (synthetic resin, epoxy resin)

This is only the short version.

When you purchase the “Resin Polish System”, you receive free access to the online self-learning course “Glossy Finish” via QR code.

The detailed videos show you everything you need to consider when sanding and polishing synthetic resin (resin, epoxy resin). And of course, you’ll see brilliant high gloss.

Even more shine for resin surfaces?

Here’s how:

• Check the cast surface: is it fully cured? And does it show only minimal dust inclusions or irregularities? Then you’re ready to go.
• Use the sandpapers in the following grits, one after the other, to achieve the best result: 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,500, 2,000, 2,500 and 3,000.
• Use each grit and sand thoroughly every time.
• Wipe away sanding residue from the surface with the microfiber cloth in between steps so you can properly assess the result.
• Finish by polishing the surface to a high gloss using the polishing sponge and polishing wax.

Remove small imperfections in the resin surface?

A fine scratch, a loose hair, a slight dent. You can also sand out small imperfections from the resin surface.

Here’s how:

• Remove uneven areas or imperfections in the cured surface using sandpaper with a 240 grit.
• Continue sanding with this grit until the surface is completely even again.
• Then move through all subsequent grits, sanding thoroughly each time: 360, 500, 600, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,500, 2,000, 2,500 and 3,000.
• Wipe away sanding residue with the microfiber cloth in between steps to properly assess the surface.
• Finish by polishing the surface to a high gloss using the polishing sponge and polishing wax.

Important tips for sanding and polishing resin (synthetic resin, epoxy resin)

Before sanding

1. Resin must be fully cured before sanding. Please note the following:

• Check the manufacturer’s specifications for the curing time of your resin.
• Curing time may change due to additives such as pigments or alcohol.
• Multiple layers of resin take longer to fully cure than a single layer.

1. Put on a dust mask before you start sanding to protect yourself from sanding particles. You may also wear eye protection.

During sanding

Pay attention to these basic points for a high-gloss resin surface:

• Do not sand in one spot; move the sander evenly across the surface.
• Set the sander to a low speed to prevent the resin surface from overheating. If it does get hot, pause and wait until everything cools down.
• Do not skip any grit when sanding. Fine scratches occur during sanding and can only be removed if you do not skip grits.

Pro tip

Sanding means you initially damage the resin surface. If you want to see what the final result will look like in between steps, add a little water to the surface. What you’ll see then: absolute high gloss. And that’s exactly where you’ll get to if you sand and polish carefully.

Resin Polish System PLUS video course “Glossy Finish”

For everyone who wants to do it right. For everyone who wants to know exactly what they’re doing. For everyone who wants even more brilliant shine in their resin art. So: for you!