Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint?
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Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint?
(on-topic fact - the paint I'm using is an OEM Honda color 
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Current project is painting the Volvo wheels a pimp dark gunmetal - got two of them done last night just to see how the paint would do. Looks very nice, but I do have some runs and trash in the paint (I have no madd skillz
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What grit sandpaper should I use to clean them up before the next coat? Metallic paint on steel wheels, if that matters...
)Current project is painting the Volvo wheels a pimp dark gunmetal - got two of them done last night just to see how the paint would do. Looks very nice, but I do have some runs and trash in the paint (I have no madd skillz
).What grit sandpaper should I use to clean them up before the next coat? Metallic paint on steel wheels, if that matters...
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (itr009)
when I used to work at a paint shop, we used to use 400 grit to wet sand between coats. if you have runs that you ned to take out, use a bit rougher stuff (320) then use the 400 after that. we used to wet sand only, as using it dry clogs up the paper, plus it is harsher on the paint. this is for 3m silicon carbide wet/dry sandpaper. good luck on your project. 
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (kkim)
when I used to work at a paint shop, we used to use 400 grit to wet sand between coats. if you have runs that you ned to take out, use a bit rougher stuff (320) then use the 400 after that. we used to wet sand only, as using it dry clogs up the paper, plus it is harsher on the paint. this is for 3m silicon carbide wet/dry sandpaper. good luck on your project.
Thanks for the info
As I will be doing all this by hand, is dry-sanding fine? Don't feel like spending money on a sander when I'm working on ~$30 steel 14" wheels
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (itr009)
we use 180 (150? whatever) to sand down the paint, then 240ish and smooth the surface/bondo, then 320 and 400ish between coats.
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (itr009)
no need for a sander. to wet sand, just use water as a lubricant and sand by hand. we used to just use a bucket of water. it's a bit messier, but a lot less dusty. comes out smoother, too.
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (FL n NC rock j00)
we use 180 (150? whatever) to sand down the paint, then 240ish and smooth the surface/bondo, then 320 and 400ish between coats.
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (kkim)
no need for a sander.
Wood block with sand paper on it works depending on the area and what you are doing. If you are working on a dent/bondo area or a seam do it by hand, nothing else. You have to be able to feel the surface and the contours or you'll never get it right. And use a cheese grater for the bondo first cause you'll apply a lot more than you'll need.
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (FL n NC rock j00)
...And use a cheese grater for the bondo first cause you'll apply a lot more than you'll need.
Why would I need to bondo my Volvo wheels?
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (itr009)
...And use a cheese grater for the bondo first cause you'll apply a lot more than you'll need.
Why would I need to bondo my Volvo wheels?
Pat, who's just picking on D(eez nuutz!)
Why would I need to bondo my Volvo wheels?
Pat, who's just picking on D(eez nuutz!)
Was trying not to burn this thread to the ground like we usually do. hehe
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Re: Sorta OT: what grit sandpaper for working with paint? (FL n NC rock j00)
No reason on your job, was posting my thoughts/beliefs/whatever for others Was trying not to burn this thread to the ground like we usually do. hehe
Was trying not to burn this thread to the ground like we usually do. hehe
Whoops!
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