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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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WHat Sand Paper should be used if i want to sand down to the metal
Do i need to clean the surface with something before i prime after sanding


And will a orbital sander work good?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:20 PM
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why are you takeing to bare metal? easiest and fastest would be 35 grit on a high speed....and yea you would wanna clean with a wax and grease cleaner before primeing
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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sand to the metal... use 36-50grit

yes u need to clean it be4 priming

DA/orbital sander will work fine.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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i used 80 grit on a orbital worked pretty decent! and as stated before wipe down with wax and grease remover!
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