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What should I sand my car with??

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Old 05-26-2005 | 01:18 PM
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Default What should I sand my car with??
I wanna start sanding down my 67 camaro but I dont know what grit to use. Its not cleared or anything, basically just paint on metal. Any suggestions. Thanks guys.
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Old 05-26-2005 | 02:47 PM
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Well are you trying to sand the paint off, or smooth it out?
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Old 05-26-2005 | 02:55 PM
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use 400 grit sandpaper
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Old 05-26-2005 | 03:59 PM
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If you're just trying to smooth out some surface scratches, I'd wet sand 1500 or 2000 grit. Anything rougher than that and you're getting out of my league.


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Old 05-26-2005 | 04:20 PM
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Well are you trying to sand the paint off, or smooth it out?
Taking the paint off.
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Old 05-26-2005 | 04:31 PM
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use 100 grit to get the paint of if not just go have it sand blasted it's a little more but worth it
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Old 05-26-2005 | 04:58 PM
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Yea use 100 or get it sand blasted
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Don't they make chemical strippers that make sanding unnecessary? I've seen paint (clear coat and all) come off with just a wipe with a chemical stripper.
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