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Wet sanding sucks!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by hippie6, Dec 23, 2007.

  1. hippie6
    Joined: Mar 26, 2006
    Posts: 229

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    Well the title says it all. I guess I made the decision to try the roll on Rustolium project 'cause I had time and not much $$$$. So I better just dig in and sand!! This is where a couple of friends and some wobble-pops would come in handy! By the way I have a small area of the roof sanded out with 1500 grit and hand rubbed and the Rustolium looks pretty damn smooth!! (better than any current factory paint!).
    Pics soon. Maybe santa will get me a new digital camera.
     
  2. BadLuck
    Joined: Jan 7, 2006
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    Cool...can't wait for pics....want to see something other than that Corvair they painted with Rustolium...:)
     
  3. WATKINS BOYZ
    Joined: Dec 21, 2007
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  4. pimpin paint
    Joined: May 31, 2005
    Posts: 4,937

    pimpin paint
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    from so cal

    Hey,

    Jump down to some 400 or 600 grit paper for the first sanding.
    Later, you can come back with 1200-1500 for a final leveling/
    sanding. Save those arms for serious work, and don't drink all
    the beer in one sanding section!

    Swankey Devils C.C.
     

  5. hippie6
    Joined: Mar 26, 2006
    Posts: 229

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    I started with 600 grit. Slow going. The story in Hot Rod said start with 800 grit. And only wet sand between everyother coat of paint. I might try some 400 grit and just use very light pressure. The roof is done and I just couldn't wait 'til the rest of the body was done to try some 1000 and 1500. The time seems to go faster with the soda's!! Plus I don't realize how cold it is outside!! lol
     
  6. 1950ChevySuburban
    Joined: Dec 20, 2006
    Posts: 6,187

    1950ChevySuburban
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    from Tucson AZ

    Mike Ness helped me wet sand the 50 Burb,
    So did Motorhead.

    You can't sand a car without good music.
     
  7. hippie6
    Joined: Mar 26, 2006
    Posts: 229

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    XM, Twistin' Trantulas, and Rev Horton Heat are helpin'
     
  8. hey ! missed a spot:D
     

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