2017-9-2 I like to go 80-grit for all-around block sanding. Then, cut it down to at least a 220-grit to 320-grit to get it nice and smooth (but not too smooth). Lastly, put 2-3 coats of 2K primer on top of that, which fills all of the scratches. Finally, sand
Read More2015-6-1 Once your primer dries, you can go ahead and wet sand it with 400-grit sandpaper. If your primer didn’t take care of the pin holes and deep scratches in your bondo, fill it with a little bit of glaze putty. Your primer should take care of little ripples when you block sand it.
Read More2015-2-16 If you block along the curve all you are doing is sanding more groves into the panel and changing the shape of the curve itself from the factory contour. Work the curve the same way you work the rest of the body panels. If you sand through and hit body filler,
Read MoreUsing a block with 36 grit sandpaper, lightly sand the body filler knocking the highs areas and the excess body filler down. Be careful not to sand too much off, just enough to knock the highs down. Then wait for it to harden before you finish sanding.
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Read More2010-7-2 This video tutorial is in the Autos, Motorcycles Planes category which will show you how to block sand body filler using hand bricks for a car. First repair the dent and apply the body filler. Blocks come in different sizes. Normally you would like to use the biggest block depending on the size of the dent. For a smaller dent, use a smaller block.
Read More2011-10-20 Step 3 — block sand the filler using 80 grit sandpaper to remove the 36 great . Remember when sanding body filler or primer to always use cross a sanding technique. This will help level the surface and feather all edges smooth. Step 4 – once the 36 great scratches have been removed reapply guide coat and block sand using 150 grit sand paper.
Read More2021-6-17 8. This block flexes so easily it only takes a lignt pressure on each end to make contact. We made this block by attaching small blocks on the ends of a long piece of one-eigth inch Lexan and made it wide enough to accept two pieces of sand paper.
Read More2014-6-24 1. Your home-made sanding block with foam - sorry, get rid of it. The foam is compressing at the edge of your body filler and allowing the sandpaper to dig into the surrounding metal/OEM paint. Get yourself a real set of auto body sanding blocks. 2. That NAPA body metal stuff - get rid of that too.
Read MoreGenerally sanding blocks will scrape at the edges more than the middle. For this reason the block should be used at an angle to even out the effect of the edges and prevent scoring. Filler absorbs water, so I'll leave it to dry for at least 24 hours before painting. The panels on this side are now ready for paint.
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Read MoreMix and apply body filler over the repair area. Cover and extend body filler over fiberglass. Do not extend the filler onto the paint surface. Block sand (cross sand) the filler with 36 grit sandpaper. (This step can be done before the filler is completely dry to reduce the amount of sanding required.)
Read More2010-8-14 Cover and extend body filler over fiberglass. Do not extend the filler onto the paint surface. •Block sand (cross sand) the filler with 36 grit sandpaper. (This step can be done before the filler is completely dry to reduce the amount of sanding required.) •Repeat step if there are still lows.
Read More2010-7-2 This video tutorial is in the Autos, Motorcycles Planes category which will show you how to block sand body filler using hand bricks for a car. First repair the dent and apply the body filler. Blocks come in different sizes. Normally you would like to use the biggest block depending on the size of the dent. For a smaller dent, use a smaller block.
Read More2011-10-20 Step 3 — block sand the filler using 80 grit sandpaper to remove the 36 great . Remember when sanding body filler or primer to always use cross a sanding technique. This will help level the surface and feather all edges smooth. Step 4 – once the 36 great scratches have been removed reapply guide coat and block sand using 150 grit sand paper.
Read More2021-6-17 20. We made this extra wide block from an adjustable lead file so we can set the contour when a lot of sanding is called for. This block can be quickly adjusted to the shape of the panel as you work. 21. This block was adjusted to fit the convex shape of
Read More2014-11-30 Besides, the body filler sands pretty easy so the 180 grit paper worked well for me. With my sanding block in hand I set to work on the body filler sanding in an “X” pattern. Using this crisscross pattern is an important aspect of sanding body filler and blocking body
Read More2014-6-24 1. Your home-made sanding block with foam - sorry, get rid of it. The foam is compressing at the edge of your body filler and allowing the sandpaper to dig into the surrounding metal/OEM paint. Get yourself a real set of auto body sanding blocks. 2. That NAPA body metal stuff - get rid of that too.
Read More2016-12-16 Block sanding Curves. by Tyler Krause December 16, 2016. Sanding round shapes. A sheet of thin spring steel works really good, it flexes enough to make the curve, yet since its steel, it still cuts the filler good. Thinner acrylic (yellow handle) also work
Read MoreBody Filler and Sanding. Automotive filler is often misunderstood. They get a bad rap because of overuse, improper mixing and applying, and they didn't use to be that good. But the modern stuff, used right, is great. Ok, so you have the metal you want to work
Read More2019-11-7 The Craft of Block Sanding. Block sanding does have a basic set of guidelines to follow, but it is far more than following a procedure. Going from good body work to really great, can mean breaking that procedure. The basic guidelines are block sanding in a cross hatch pattern at 30 degrees, holding the block
Read More2011-10-20 Step 3 — block sand the filler using 80 grit sandpaper to remove the 36 great . Remember when sanding body filler or primer to always use cross a sanding technique. This will help level the surface and feather all edges smooth. Step 4 – once the 36 great scratches have been removed reapply guide coat and block sand using 150 grit sand paper.
Read More3.Sanding Block 4.Filler Card thing ( not sure the term ) although it looks like a Credit card. This allows you to spread out the body filler nice and smoothly 5.Cardboard 6.Long blade 7. Primer Steps: 1. Prep the surface using 80 GRIT, the rougher it is the better. this will allow the body filler to stick.
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Read More2019-8-31 Start sanding filler down when it is still in green stage - when it is so-so (still a bit soft but not tacky) hard but still not fully cured - sanding will go fast and with MUCH less dust. ... If you use 3m premium body filler plus you have this phase that activates at 8-10 mins where you could sculp the body filler like clay. ... I use a block ...
Read More2010-10-12 2. Using a block and 320-grit sandpaper, cross-sand the surface. 3. Sand the surface until all guide coat is sanded off. If you sand through the primer surfacer and the epoxy, you will need to re-prime and block. 4. When all guide coat is sanded off and no filler or metal is
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Read MoreStep 19 - Shape Body Filler One the filler is fully cured, finish shaping your body filler by block sanding with 36 grit sandpaper. Step 20 - Complete The Blocking Process By Switching To 80 Grit Sandpaper. Be Sure Cross Sand To Help Level and Feather The Edges of The Filler. You may also want to use guide coat to help you determine if you
Read More2021-1-16 The flexible sanding block is suitable for use on the contours of the guitar body. These areas would include the outside curved edges, for example. You could also use a flexible sanding block on the top and back flat surfaces if you are doing fine, finishing work after the rigid block
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