This might seem like a stupid question but I constantly have this problem and by the time my project is done, I can't finish it with anything other that MONOKOTE. I'd like to try actually painting but with the CA "stains" I can't.

The question is this: How do I get rid of the CA that has hardened on the surface area of my BALSA? When I use a THIN CA, it goes past the point of just adhesing the wood. If there was a gap that I didn't see, then it slides down all over a major portion of the surface area. When it comes time to prep the finished model for a priming coat (finish) the heavy stain from the CA comes "shining" thru. YUK!

Please, any suggestions other than, "be more careful"

marwen