68 Datsun 51 DIME Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 on how to sand / bodywork??? Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) Use what they call a "block". Basically it's a 10 inch or so long flat sanding thing that you attach paper to. Helps flatten everything out. If you have a large compressor, get a pneumatic sanding block. Also, use a self leveling type of skim coat filler, it will allow you to smooth the panels a LOT easier than just using bondo. Edited June 19, 2009 by yellowdatsun Quote Link to comment
5casey1dimer0 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 yellowdatsun basicaly has it covered. Only other advice; Have a buddy or two help, and wear a mask, after sanding down my buddies hardbody for a few hours without one, my nose was plugged up and my throught was irritated. Have fun! Quote Link to comment
68 Datsun 51 DIME Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 okay thanks! they were also telling me i can go to deep and miss up??? Quote Link to comment
5casey1dimer0 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 okay thanks! they were also telling me i can go to deep and miss up??? I guess it depends on exactly what your doing, but i can't see sanding down too much by hand with sandpaper, maybe start to hit bare metal, and in that case just primer it up and you'll be fine, just as long as you dont sand more down in some places than others, you'll have bumpy uneaven bodywork. just be carefull, pay attention and try to make everything nice and even, smooth, and flat. Quote Link to comment
yellowdatsun Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 When your done smoothing things over, use a primer/sealer so no issues come up with the new paint. Quote Link to comment
68 Datsun 51 DIME Posted June 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 thanks! by the way any one interested in buying English bulldogs let me know!:D Quote Link to comment
Papi Chulo Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 patience keep your block flat use a guidecoat Quote Link to comment
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