AT-FX01 Coated Stainless Steel File 400 / 800 (1 piece)

DSPIAE AT-FX01, a file in 400 and 800 grit

This is a tool, not a kit. The double-sided file of the Chinese maker DSPIAE has a stainless steel body and a DLC coating over its whole surface, that is a hard carbon layer applied in a vacuum. Each side has a different grit: one 400, the other 800. This pairing is intended for removing material and for a first smoothing, that is for the work where you need to level the shape first and refine it only afterwards.

Use

• leveling surfaces after a part has been separated from the sprue
• removing surplus filler and leveling a filled gap
• sanding the mating surfaces of resin parts
• leveling the shape before moving on to a finer grit

Who it is for

For modelers who fill gaps and rework parts, and for anyone who builds in resin, because there removing material is a normal part of the work. After this pair of grits it is advisable to move on to a finer file or a sanding sponge, otherwise the primer will show up the scratches from the 400 grit. The DLC coating is meant to reduce wear and clogging. While working, draw the file in one direction and check the surface against the light as you go, because the coarser grit removes material fast and it is easy to sand through an edge that then cannot be brought back.

Keep the tool clean and clear a clogged surface with a brush. Sanding plastic and resin produces dust, so work with respiratory protection, and with resin always. Keep out of the reach of children.