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What should be the final grit sandpaper on primer before spraying the color coat?

Old May 7, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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What should be the final grit sandpaper on primer before spraying the color coat?

I am finishing up the body work on my car and am getting ready to spray the color coat on it. The base in a PPG Epoxy Primer / sealer. How sine of a sand papar should I use when block / wet sanding the primer before I spray on the color. The Color coat is an Acrylic paint.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 12:05 PM
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i used 400 grit with sem guide coat to show the way.

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Old May 8, 2005 | 02:45 PM
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hmm

I used 400grit on my fenders and used 400 then 600 on my body to try a "smoother" look....it made no difference, dont waste your time with the extra step
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