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
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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.
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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.
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Yes. But it didn’t finish the job. Still left the canopy somewhat clouded.