Working with phenolic?

[Appalachian Hillbilly]

After sanding to shape , how do you make it black again...I do not want the layers of cloth to show.  Just use fine sandpaper or??

[Buggs]

Depending on the type of phenolic and the reinforcement used, it should polish up with super fine paper and the exposed fibers will wet out and disappear with finish.

[Mad Max]

Depending on the type of phenolic and the reinforcement used, it should polish up with super fine paper and the exposed fibers will wet out and disappear with finish.

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[Appalachian Hillbilly]

That's what I am hoping for! Thanks.

[Crooked Stic]

Same color sharpie.