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The
following are recommended procedures for sanding:
1.
When using an orbital sander, place the sander flat against
the part then start the sander. Starting the sander first
then bringing it to the part can cause dips and gouges.
2.
Finish sanding with a sanding block. Hold your block flat
and apply the sanding block in a continuous vertical and horizontal
pattern across the repaired area.
4.
Never "finger" sand. This will cause a distortion
in the surface.
5.
If you have a puttied area on a sharp radius, take down the
initial putty with a file. File the putty down until it is
almost level with the surrounding area, without hitting the
surrounding area.
6.
Finish sanding with a block to restore the area to its original
shape.
7.
Wet sand the area. Use clean water. This will eliminate any
scratches caused by particles under the sandpaper. Keep the
sandpaper and surface wet.
8.
Use courser grits of sandpaper first, then proceed to finer
grits, until all scratches are removed and the surface has
regained its gloss.
9.
Sand with 180, then 320 grit sandpaper.
10.
Wet sand with 400 grit paper to remove the 320 grit scratches.
11.
Wet sand with 600 grit sandpaper to take out the 400 grit
scratches.
12.
Wet sand with 1000 grit sandpaper as your final step before
buffing. Sanding with 1000 grit will bring the shine back
to the part.
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