Need Advice on Paint Prep/Sanding
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Need Advice on Paint Prep/Sanding
so for all of you painters out there, i need some advice. i am trying to paint the ram air covers on my f4i. they are made out of that plastic that is textured, like bumper plastic. i have been sanding it for a while with different grit sand papers, but i cant seem to really get the texture to go away. should i get out the electric sander?
any tips would be appreciated. what grit should i start with, and what should i end with?
any tips would be appreciated. what grit should i start with, and what should i end with?
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RE: Need Advice on Paint Prep/Sanding
No!!!
Don't touch it with sanders! If you really need to sand it then get a sanding sponge. They're real cheap at Walmart or anywhere and will work for what you need.
Are you just getting it scuffed for painting or are you trying to sandscratches out of it? If so, how deep?
Don't touch it with sanders! If you really need to sand it then get a sanding sponge. They're real cheap at Walmart or anywhere and will work for what you need.
Are you just getting it scuffed for painting or are you trying to sandscratches out of it? If so, how deep?
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RE: Need Advice on Paint Prep/Sanding
Personally I would not sand it...you can buy a special plastic primer that is meant for textured surfaces...the primer is real thick and will lay flat...I had mine professionally done and he said not to sand them...the primer and flex agent should fill in all the texture. IMO, sanding is a waste of time on the bare plastic
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