If the weather holds I might paint my T3 this year, or perhaps next. But either way I'll do some prepping, and I wanted to hear what thoughts anyone who has done the job about 1. what sander to use to get paint removed - I have a compressor, so ideally an air tool - and 2. I think I'll go for a matt finish, and wondered how this is achieved?
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You don't normally need to remove all paint. All you're aiming for is a flat even surface everywhere with a key for the primer. Lots on youtube on prep.
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CovKid wrote:You don't normally need to remove all paint. All you're aiming for is a flat even surface everywhere with a key for the primer. Lots on youtube on prep.
Yeah, I meant that really. Not going to remove paint except for flatting it off ... but I was wondering what implement to use - as in sanders etc. There are quite a few types available, but mostly seem to be either the 'rotary' or 'DA' - dual action - kind, and was wondering what experiences with hardware like this others have had.
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I must admit, I do it by hand as its easier to feel any imperfections so can't advise on using a power tool to do it. Unless its a very good one, they can create far more work.
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D.A simply means dual action. They usually come with a weight on the rotor which can be adjusted for grinding (heavy rust ) or sanding. When sanding the DA turns in a figure of eight to minimise flat spots, when grinding it revolves like a record player.
Useful for removing rust and sanding down for flatting down paintwork prior to primer.
Useful for removing rust and sanding down for flatting down paintwork prior to primer.
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Re: Questions about prepping/painting
I use a small Bosch electric "DA" - a PEX 220 A.
Air DAs are too greedy for my small compressor.
Air DAs are too greedy for my small compressor.
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