Which sandpaper

  1. #1
    hello all,

    just wondering which sandpaper or whatever would be best to rub down my centre console and air vents etc before spraying? thanks alot
  2. #2
    I'd use some silver/red scotch pads mate, alot finer.
  3. #3
    http://www.saxperience.com/mods/show...e.php?artid=44
  4. #4
    search button FTW!
  5. #5
    lol this is my next job for my car, do all the cheaper things first till i can afford to do some major changes mine is being painted blue, what blue is the best to use even though my car is metallic blue?
  6. #6
    i have a posoiden blue and used...well citreon posoiden blue lol i used wet/dry paper,get's rid of the muck and gives the primer something to stick to ( don't forget to sand between layers
  7. #7
    I start with 800 grade & work through the grades ending up at 1500 grade,before spraying 1st coat wipe over with white spirit.


    Steve.
  8. #8
    thanks alot every1 for there comments looks like i got a busy weekend doing my grill, front headlights and alot of polishing lol. thanks guys great help.
  9. #9
    You don't have to go from 800 and work upto 1500 mate, waste of time. 800 pads are good and then just use primer, covers the scratches easily. Try use high-build primer, will give a better finish once the lacquer is applied.
  10. #10
    I would start will 500, then primer it.