What kind of sandpaper do you use for auto body work?
80 grit sandpaper is the most common for shaping body filler. It’s a great grit to cut and shape your body filler and sand down rusted body panels. I find myself using 80 grit during the rough draft stage when doing major body work.
What grit sandpaper do you use to prep a car for paint?
Dry sand using 180-grit sandpaper to remove rust or surface damage before moving on to a 320-grit paper to remove your previous 180-grit scratches. Whichever method that you decide, follow it up using 400- to 600-grit sandpaper to sand the paint to prep the existing paint surface for the new coatings to be applied.
How do you sand down a car body?
Step-by-Step Auto Sanding
- Sand old paint and primer off of a car using a dual-action sander and 80-grit sandpaper.
- Use 120-grit sandpaper to sand down any body filler used on the car’s surface.
- Cover the sanding block in 220-grit sandpaper to sand the primer coat after it has dried.
What grit sandpaper should I use on Bondo?
Use 60 to 80 grit paper to sand down below rust, deeper scars or to sand down and begin to shape body filler, such as bondo. These are very coarse grits and should only be used in specific areas where you really need it since it will leave sanding marks.
Can I use an orbital sander to sand my car?
An electric orbital sander is a great option for a beginner who needs a good tool to sand or polish their car. All you have to do is plug it in, and you’re good to go. Just keep in mind that the vibration that electric sanders give off can be unpleasant.
Can I use a orbital sander to sand my car?
What kind of Sander Do I need to sand a car?
There are two primary types of sanders for cars: air sanders and hand sanders. We’ll be focusing specifically on air sanders in this article. Orbital sanders are powerful air sanders that are ideal for light prep work, such as smoothing edges and sanding down old coats of paint.
What’s the best sandpaper to use for auto body?
The first rule of auto body is that you always pick the least aggressive sandpaper that you can. This is because while repairing the area you don’t want to cause damage in the way of deep scratches that will just require more work.
How is auto sanding used to sand bodywork?
By maneuvering the auto sanding board or block in different directions will guarantee that all areas are sanded smooth without grooves, valleys or perceivable patterns. Using a small sanding block on a wavy panel will simply make the block ride over these waves.
When to use 24 grit sandpaper on a car?
For instance, if a car has been grazed along the side by a tree, a 24-grit piece of sandpaper could help even out the roughness. However, sandpaper of this intensity could leave needlessly rough scratches on an even, smooth coat of paint. Therefore, the use of this grit on an automobile should be reserved for extreme cases.
What kind of Sander to use for body filler?
A 3 inch grinder with 36 grit to 50 grit is what I normally use, but there are several other options, such as a da sander. Then once the paint is removed and the body filler has been applied, I use block sand 36 grit, 80 grit, followed by 150 grit. I will cover all of this in the video below.