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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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From: Newport News, Va
Car: 84 Z28
Engine: GMPP 350 HO
Transmission: 700R4 + Shift Kit
Axle/Gears: Auburn Posi; Richmond 3:73 Gears
Painting GFX

hey i did a search bt couldn't find what i need what grit sand papers should i use to paint my GFX? i am just going to rattle can them to match my car till i can afford a full paint job any suggestion i need asap going to get sand paper soon
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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Just wet sand them with any grit that is really fine. Might want to use spray paint primer and plastic spray paint or else if you just bomb can it, it could eat away at the ground effects.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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Just used some fine grit sandpaper on mine when i had the camaro, cleaned em real nice, and spray canned em. Worked out fine.
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Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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400-600grit paper will leave the surface smoothe enough for painting.
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