How do I sand this down!?

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Andre68

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How do sand this area down? Can't fit the sander in that area, also how legit of a sanding does this area need? Seeing it isn't going to really be seen, I'm still going to paint it but just kinda stumped on how to sand it down there...
 

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Again, elbow grease (just like the gunk removal on your motor/trans), use a drill and different wire brush attachments or if you have air, use a small sandblast pot (available somewhat on the cheap from Harbor Freight).
 
Could always chemical strip it and scrape it off. Then sand it the rest of the way
 
Red Scotchbrite pad (scuff pad) as you probably don`t need to completely strip it-you just want it scuffed so primer and paint will stick.
 
You can get sand paper in an aerosol can. Go to auto zone and ask for it. Steve

Ummmm yeah, right, and while your there pic up some new muffler bearings too. And be sure to ask for the green ones, not the tapered roller style. Better performance and less noise.
 
Get some napa degreaser in a pint and dillute it based on instructions and soak the area and rinse with lots of water. Then like others said, get some 320 sand paper and some red scotchbrite pads and put the spurs to it till it is all scuffed dull. If you have tar based undercoat or goop, dip the scotchbrite in the degreaser and scrub till its totally gone. Finish up with another shot of degreaser / rinse / dry. Then use ecthing sealant primer followed by paint.

Otherwise you can get small sand blaster and blast it after scrubbing it free of grease and undercoat.

Degreaser and good quality primer - paint

http://www.clean-rite.com/purplepower_industrial_strength_cleaner_degreaser.html

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Clean it, remove loose chips, scuff it, paint it, leave it flat black. A nice rustoleum works well here. :D
 
Ummmm yeah, right, and while your there pic up some new muffler bearings too. And be sure to ask for the green ones, not the tapered roller style. Better performance and less noise.
Hate to tell you, but he's right! I used to sell a product called "liquid sandpaper" made by krylon or duplicolor I think. It was meant to be used in hard to reach areas like door hinges by softening and etching the paint so primer will adhere better. But I'm going back almost 20 years ago.
And if you need a muffler bearing, use Nissan part # 20695-8H310 (Look at the package)!!
 
How about a box of sparks for your spark plugs and a piston return spring
when the body work is done.

I hand sanded mine (wet) keep the paper from clogging and just took my time.


Darryl
 
How about a box of sparks for your spark plugs and a piston return spring
when the body work is done.

I hand sanded mine (wet) keep the paper from clogging and just took my time.


Darryl

LMAO..... Piston return springs, thats a good one
 
Okay we'll I suppose I'm just gonna hand sand it, which brings me to my other question... It's getting really tuff sanding down this whole car down to bare metal. Due to these tuff areas, so you say just ruff it up, so I can paint over it?
 
Smooth, wet sanding,with 220-240 3m.( use water,dish soap.). Smooth every crevice. The water gets dirty,change it. Start there.
 
Ummmm yeah, right, and while your there pic up some new muffler bearings too. And be sure to ask for the green ones, not the tapered roller style. Better performance and less noise.

Don't laugh but I was doing an exhaust on a Vette and they have a bushing in there called an exhaust bearing.

But I did make sure to check the bumper fluid before it left ;-)


Okay we'll I suppose I'm just gonna hand sand it, which brings me to my other question... It's getting really tuff sanding down this whole car down to bare metal. Due to these tuff areas, so you say just ruff it up, so I can paint over it?


I'm in the middle of scuffing up my car for new paint. as long as the paint is solid on the body (no bubbles, gouges, rust) you can just scuff with 280-320 sand paper. Once it's scuffed it gives a perfect substrate for new paint or primer to adhere to.
 
I would use glass beads or ultra fine sand in a sand blaster or even soda blast it. It will save you a ton of time and effort...Bill
 
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