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Author Topic: Grit of sandpaper?  (Read 2751 times)
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« on: September 20, 2005, 06:38:22 pm »

What would be the best grit(#) to use for final prep for paint or powdercoat?Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2005, 07:18:51 pm »

For painting, #400 wet sanding is recommended.
As for powder-coating, I'm not sure as I usually take things that have just been sand blasted...
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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2005, 09:34:14 am »

Jim's right on both, 400g wet/paint and media blast/powder coat. '<img'>
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