A few auto body questions

Lets see how I do with this one....

You can not skip from 50 to 180, it will take you a lifetime to get 50 grit sanding scratches out with 180 grit.

If you are done with the 50, go 80, then 180.

Next part.

Yes it is more than fine not to go to bare metal if the foundation is solid. Some would even argue that it is better not to go to bare metal because the factory corrosion resistance process was really very good.

Third question.

You have it down to metal in some spots, if you feather out one of those sanded edges you should be able to find what is the color of the factory sealer.

That is what you will be looking for (the stopping point) as you sand down the car.


I probably would have done things differently then the way you are going but what I suggested should get you back on track.


(I checked Chaigslist for your area and didn't see any spray gun deals)