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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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sanding and priming front nose and bumper

all i basically need to know is what grit paper i should use on the nose and bumper, any suggestions on what kind of sand paper would be good for it and any suggestions on primer?
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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If your sanding it down to the urethane. Use 80-100 then go to finer grit as you get closer. I used 340 grit once I got close and I used sandable ppg primer/filler. For a really smooth finish use a wet scotch bright pad.
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Old Jul 28, 2002 | 09:25 PM
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I'm currently rebuilding my nose, and I used a dual action air sander with 200 grit, then I wet sanded with 400 and 600 grit. Make sure you use a primer that is made for plastic pieces... It needs to be flexible so it wont crack up and ruin all your work.
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Old Jul 29, 2002 | 05:14 PM
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Originally posted by DSLDUDE2001
I'm currently rebuilding my nose, and I used a dual action air sander with 200 grit, then I wet sanded with 400 and 600 grit. Make sure you use a primer that is made for plastic pieces... It needs to be flexible so it wont crack up and ruin all your work.
i totally agree with him
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