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| Prodigus:
I'm not a painter by trade (or hobby) but it has come time to paint my new arcade console. The "proper" technique as I have read it is to... Clean the surface Primer Sand Primer Sand Paint Sand Paint Sand (with high grit sandpaper) Got it.. My question is what is considered "high Grit" Sandpaper? I use an orbital sander and the highest grit that I can find is 220 which is listed as very fine. Over in the paint section of my local hardware store there is some sheets of sandpaper that are 400 Grit but to me they actually feel more like a sponge than sandpaper. So is 220 high enough or will I have to do this by hand to use the higher rated stuff? Thanks for your input.... -Prod "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy $%&@...what a ride!" |
| DrewKaree:
220 is the finest you will prolly find for your sander. You can get finer, but 220 will work just fine for this application Just don't sand the piss out of it. All you're trying to do is knock the "fuzz" off and even out the coat. This shouldn't take long if you've let the coat of paint/primer harden. I'll warn you, you'll know it hasn't hardened enough if you aren't knocking the fuzz off and your paper is getting clogged up. The paper will get clogged because the paint hasn't cured, leading you to believe you need to sand more, and you won't realize it until you've sanded through the coat you just applied. One other thing. Make sure you wipe the dust off. Don't just vacuum or brush it off. It will contribute to more "fuzz" being formed on the next coat. |
| Prodigus:
Thanks a lot for the advice. I feel better now.. I'm letting each coat dry at least overnight so it should be dry. We'll see tomorrow I guess. I'm taking my sweet time with this project so I got all the time in the world. Thanks again, -Prod |
| DrewKaree:
--- Quote from: Prodigus on October 16, 2004, 09:53:12 pm ---I'm letting each coat dry at least overnight so it should be dry. We'll see tomorrow I guess. --- End quote --- I'd wait at least a minimum of 24 hours for latex paint, and 3 or more days for oil based. I'd wait even LONGER if it is below 50-55 degrees in your area. If you have a palm sander that uses sheets (either 4" square or larger) you can easily cut sheets of finer grit paper to use, but if you've got the PSA or Hook/Loop disc-type sanders, you'd have to look harder if you want to go with a finer grit. |
| pocketbikez:
i wouldnt sand after the very last coat. |
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