Auto body repair & detailing/sanding

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Expert: Michael Kakuk - 5/15/2010


Question
Hi Micheal, I have a 1989 camaro that's being sitting in my driveway for 2 years and the paint is fading so I was planning to paint the car myself as a hobby, I've being doing my research and soon i will paint this car.I wanted to know what grit of sandpaper i should start with and if i can use a small square sanding machine that i have, can you give some details on what would you do to get started. Thanks Luis.

Answer
YOU NEED A DA SANDER TO PROPERLY DO THE JOB. DUAL ACTION SANDERS AND THE REQUIRED SANDPAPER TO FIT THE DA.

YOU CAN START OUT WITH 180 GRIT FOLLOWED BY A 240 GRIT AND THEN 320 GRIT.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PRIMER AS THEY VARY AS TO WHAT THEY RECOMMEND FOR SURFACE PREPARATION.

THANKS
MIKE

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Michael Kakuk

Expertise

I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

Experience

15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

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Ezine expert author.

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Ezine magazine Car advertisements Various car related web sites

Education/Credentials
Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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