Best tool to flatten out brush strokes


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Hello, at the moment I prefer to brush gelcoats or pattern coats as I don't have the proper equipment to spray.
Despite the quality of the brush and some thinning, I always end up with brush strokes so a lot of high and low spots.
What is your recommended tool to flatten out the brush strokes?
Besides manual sanding, I am looking into orbital and roto-orbital sanders but not sure what works best or if exist better tools for the job.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
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Hanaldo - 4/26/2020 8:32:20 AM
Orbital air sander will make quick work of it, but I presume you don't have compressor to run it. Electric works ok, but not as good. Bulkier, less power and the dust will kill them pretty quick. 

Gotta be careful with power sanders though, not as easy to get a true flat surface as you might think, takes some practice. I prefer to use them to do the bulk of the work, but always still finish by hand with a block.

Thank you!
Yes to do the bulk is my intended purpose and you are right, I need to use electric at the moment.
Do you use orbital or roto orbital?

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