Instructions that came with a primed steel door say to scuff sand before painting. What's the best material to use for that? I'll just be doing it by hand, no electric sander. Thanks...
What's "scuff sanding"?
Jun 22, 2007
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That's it -- just a light sanding to "scuff up" the surface slightly to provide a good surface for bonding...80 to 100 grit good choice.
dpb wrote in news:f5hco4$q8$ snipped-for-privacy@aioe.org:
I'd use 240 grit,80-100 will leave visible scratches,may even take off the primer.
Correct.
A clean, new scotch brite pad works beautifully for "scuffing"
Kate O|||||||O
Correct.
I find a scotch-brite pad or similar does great for things like this.
aem sends...
Which one? What color pad? I'm guessing that the super fine would be best/safest. Thanks...
"Kate" wrote in news:_k1fi.2189$ snipped-for-privacy@bignews8.bellsouth.net:
and doesn't leave steel fibers to screw up your finish like steel wool does.
al wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@m36g2000hse.googlegroups.com:
Don't the packages LIST the grit equivalent?
Or like some sandpapers,say coarse/medium/fine.(80-100/180-240/400-600)
Steel wool, and a good tack cloth.
I use the red ones.
I thought he was talking about a door, not a show car.
"Steve Barker" wrote in news:MOqdnX4GgpUw3OLbnZ2dnUVZ snipped-for-privacy@giganews.com:
For wood,especially;finishes will show RUST spots from the steel fibers. If you're gonna do it,do it right. The first time.
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