Hey Cloakfiend,
first of all, thank you for this thread. Been following it since the first posts.
Your method is my absolute go to for finishing my prints.
But because of lack of time I couldn't do much experimenting on my own except of trying different filling methods for bigger layer lines and cracks.
(Mr. Dissolved Putty is fantastic for this. It will flow into the cracks, when carefully applied with a toothpick or a fine brush. It dries smoothly and can be easily sanded off.)
I understand that you don't want to tell all of your secrets. But maybe you can give me an hint if it is worth experimenting with ethyl acetate in combination with acetone. (maybe a mixture?)
I have a bottle of it standing around here but didn't have the time to try it yet.
I remember you mentioned using it and your latest prints show awesome surface quality.
It's a shame I don't live in the UK and couldn't visit your workshop.
Keep up the good work!