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Old 03-09-2004   #5
LightningGSX
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Sanding it with 80 grit was not required, unless the previous paint was in shitty condition or the pin stripe was cleared over, in that case you should just used a chemical stripper and started with bare metal and saved yourself alot of sanding.If it was in decent shape you could of just went over with 320 or 400 grit and primered it.You're using a sandable primer right? If so after its primed, wetsand with around 600 grit(you can go with finer sandpaper, but you run the risk of adhesion problems), then paint/clear it.Make sure you do your sanding with a sanding block, so the panel stays reasonably straight.The difference between white and gray primer is minimal, just make sure you get a good 3 or so coats of paint.Be careful with the clear, so you don't get runs and make sure you get all the edges good.If you take your time and use common sense, it should turn out pretty good, the color white can hide alot of screw ups.
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