What grit to use?

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I don't care, I already know how to sand.
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I used 180 dry on a 16" board to prep the existing paint on the car for PPGs K38 2k high build. Is that to coarse, because I read in the one autobody speciel of hot rod magazine, quote "sand forever with 180 grit which is as fine as you want to go for the primer to stick well". I will be using a sealer and SS Black, so will I be able to see scratchs or have any problems down the road? And does it matter that my block has a thin foam pad on it instead of being completely solid?

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What difference does it make Sandpaper/Garnetpaper/Glasspaper/Emerypaper/WetnDrypaper ?



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I voted.
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:D STICKY for Shur

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PostPosted: Fri May 18, 2007 1:31 pm
It's been a sticky for about two years now. I don't think it needs anymore votes. The admin has been convinced



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I've been painting now for a couple of years and although Ive got the Grades in memorized, I still come here to refer and refresh.. (Stickied ??)
Do you mean set in STONE ? YES...Good solid advise.. When I first started here I had questions about stepping out thru the grades and going to polish.. I still tell people about this site and the wisdom bestowed on me.. (There are no short cuts) To get that glass like finish. The oohs ands ahhs make that little bit of extra work all too worth while...
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I am not sure what you stickied means? Post a pic of Jessica Alba with it and I will see what I can do?
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Just wanted to say this is a great subject and glad its stickied. Helped me remember a few things I forgot about.
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