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PostPosted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:49 pm
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what would be a good sanding block for blocking out primer? i have a flat rubber block and one of those foam types. what do the pros use?

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:29 pm
if your goal is to have it absolutely strait , then use a hard rubber or a wooden block, and remember to guide coat it, to see where your at

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 9:27 am
You should also use the longest sanding block that is feasible for your panel.
On a large fairly flat panel a 16" block would be your best option. I find I use my 9" wood handled block a lot.
Read the sticky post on Guide Coat and you will understand what you are trying to accomplish.
Remember not to press real hard on your sanding block. You will flex the panel and end up causing yourself a lot of unnecessary work. Use coarse grits to get it flat and straight. Change the paper as soon as it stops cutting to avoid the temptation to press harder.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:51 pm
I use dura blocks in all shape and sizes
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:25 pm
Perfect timing for this thread....Not to hijack the thread but I think I have the same question as "Sweatybetty1", so I jumped on.

Me being a newbie and learning, is there a particular wood board that's more preferred ?

I see various types such as these below and was wondering if one is more preferred over another....or is it ... "they all do the same job, it's just which one feels best" ?

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-stik ... 12923.aspx

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/hutchin ... 11983.aspx

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/hutchin ... 11982.aspx

Thanks and I hope this helps sweatybetty1 also



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PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:35 pm
I use the 3m it seems more comfortable. I own all 3 and usually use the 3m the wood Hutchins is nice. The white Hutchins is a lot litter then the others. But all work very well.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 10:24 pm
I use the wood Hutchins and other similar style sanding blocks.
Not a big fan of the Durablocks for getting panels straight but I do like their smaller blocks, the round and teardrop get a lot of use.
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:46 am
Dura blocks are nice and have there place. For the amount of plastic work I do they are good cause we are not blocking huge areas or blocking entire panels straight. For restoration work I would always hands down use a stiff wood or something in that nature to block. Dura blocks still have some flex especially when you start getting into the longer ones.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 12:14 am
Thanks guys,
Gonna try the 3M wood Hutchins. That was actually my first choice in thought. For some reason it just looked more user friendly. But I'm sure they're all great products.

Also going to grab up a Dura block set.



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Let me know how you like them
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