Mickguard Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 In my quest to find the proper finishing materials here in France, I've been hung up on trying to find sanding sealer. I've found this now: it's called a Fond Dur Isolant The description is that it isolates/insulates the wood/stain from what comes next (i.e., paint or clear coat). It's also a clear (non-colored) material. So, is THIS sanding sealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 I don't think so. This looks like something to HARDEN wood, which isn't really the purpose of sanding sealer per se. Also, unless Babel Fish is lying to me, this claims specifically that it does NOT fill in the grain. HOWEVER-- I've never used the stuff, and by someone more knowledgable than me looking at the bottle, they might be able to confirm or emphatically refute what I've just said. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted March 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 I don't think so. This looks like something to HARDEN wood, which isn't really the purpose of sanding sealer per se. Also, unless Babel Fish is lying to me, this claims specifically that it does NOT fill in the grain. ← Yeah, well, don't let the word 'dur' fool you, although isn't that part of the purpose of a sanding sealer? I keep reading about people haveing to sand and sand the sealer coat to get it smooth. Anyway, here's another link talking about a fond dur they also tell you how to make your own (just add talc and stir!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrix2430 Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 I don't think so. This looks like something to HARDEN wood, which isn't really the purpose of sanding sealer per se. Also, unless Babel Fish is lying to me, this claims specifically that it does NOT fill in the grain. ← Yeah, well, don't let the word 'dur' fool you, although isn't that part of the purpose of a sanding sealer? I keep reading about people haveing to sand and sand the sealer coat to get it smooth. Anyway, here's another link talking about a fond dur they also tell you how to make your own (just add talc and stir!) ← Sanding paper, "feuilles abrasives" in french. Or even "bloc abrasif". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 He said sanding sealer, not sandpaper. Have you tried just looking for a source in the UK that has a store anywhere near you? Or do chains not go to different countries? I've never been to Europe, so I really have no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Mailloux Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 (edited) I just read your links Idch. Font Dur is sanding sealer, your answer is on the second link you give under "composition" and I translate (loosely): "It's a nitro-cellulose based varnish where an easily sandable substance as been added like talc or kaolin ect..." Edited March 7, 2005 by Phil Mailloux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 I just read your links Idch. Font Dur is sanding sealer, your answer is on the second link you give under "composition" and I translate (loosely): "It's a nitro-cellulose based varnish where an easily sandable substance as been added like talc or kaolin ect..." ← Okay, cool, that's the information I was looking for. Thanks. By the way, 'sandpaper' in French is "papier verre" --which is why it isn't easy finding things over here. "Papier verre" translates as 'glass paper'...yeah, go figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Mailloux Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 (edited) If you speak *some* french ask questions like this at the french luthier's forum, they'll probably be a lot more help with how to find things in france, some of them speak english well enough to answer you back if you post in english. www.lutherie-amateur.com EDIT: I posted the question there yesterday just to be sure and one pro answered: (and I translate again) "Go in the paints section in DIY shops under the brand LIBERON, they've got 1/2 liter cans lightly ambered and transparant. It's dries very well and fills very well too. It's about 15€ a can and you can also find it in pharmacies." Edited March 8, 2005 by Phil Mailloux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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