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Old May 25, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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Default What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

On some parts of my car I spray too much primer in one area an was wondering what grit sand paper should I use to smooth it out? Also right now I got 1500 and 2000 grit paper on me if that would work.
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Old May 25, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

sanding out primer should be done with 400 grit sandpaper
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Old May 25, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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400 is good !!!!
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:18 AM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

it all depends on what you're gonna be doing with it... are you going to be sanding it to primer again?... or sanding it in preparation for sealer? or basecoat?
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:20 AM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

Originally Posted by gorillafart
it all depends on what you're gonna be doing with it... are you going to be sanding it to primer again?... or sanding it in preparation for sealer? or basecoat?
truth.

for another coat of high build, you can use as gritty as 180. if you are getting it ready to seal and paint, wet sand with a block and 400 then wetsand again with 600.

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Old May 26, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

Originally Posted by gorillafart
it all depends on what you're gonna be doing with it... are you going to be sanding it to primer again?... or sanding it in preparation for sealer? or basecoat?
I am just looking for a grit to sand it down to smooth it out with the body because I spray too much primer making it thicker than the body.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 12:42 AM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

400 - up
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Old May 29, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

At work we block primer out with 220 for a straighter cut, then 320 to get rid of the scratches, finish it off with 600.....but the final sand all depends on brand of material being sprayed. Standox line doesnt like 600, it'll shrink and show.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

What brand of primer would you guys suggest?
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Old May 29, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Default Re: What sand paper grit should I use to smooth out primer?

400, 600 imo is too fine for basecoat
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