It looks like removing canopy mold seams and fixing glue mistakes will be a regular part of this hobby for me.
Most folks on YouTube seem to use 2-3 grades of Tamiya polishing compounds to regain clarity and smoothness. Maybe even a polishing wheel in a Dremel.
But what about something like MicroMesh sanding pads? Could I get the same result with that?
Yes you can.
The MicroMesh process ends with a polishing compound.
The end result can be improved with Future flor polish (or similar product).
It takes a lot of time and “elbow grease” though.
Ah…didn’t know that. Sounds like the sandpaper I have + polishing compound may be the way to go then.
Do you have 12000 grit sandpaper?
From MicroMarks product description (deduct 20% marketing hype)
"Kit includes everything you need to bring your next project’s finish to a dazzling shine: six 3 inch x 4 inch sheets of Micro-Mesh in 2400, 3200, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 12000 grit; foam sanding block; micro-gloss polishing cream; 13 inch x 17 inch non-woven polishing cloth, and instructions. "
The process can be described as:
Start with 2400, polish vertically until you have en even surface
Polish horizontally with 3200 until et.c …
Polish vertically with 4000 until et.c.
6000 horizontally
8000 vertically
12000 horizontally
and then the polishing cream.
The cockpit and side gunners positions on a 1/72 Airfix Catalina took me three evenings but they were clearer than glass afterwards
I do not. Sandpaper to 3000 and a sponge that’s supposedly 6000 but feels rougher to me.
That MicroMesh stuff feels like the love child of wet-n-dry sandpaper
and a thin sponge. The 12000 grit is sm-oo-oo-oo-th 
It is worth the money.
But I would still need at least a finishing grade of polishing compound, right?
Aren’t you the guy who use the toothpaste suggestion with good success?
alpha abrasives has a sanding pad sets that go pretty high. You can find them at local hobby stores, Hobby Lobby and maybe Michael’s.
Yes. But it didn’t finish the job. Still left the canopy somewhat clouded.