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Old Aug 18, 2004, 03:06 PM
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What grit sand paper for paint

I need to get the paint off a bumper and get it ready for paint. what grit sandpaper should i use to get that paint off
Old Aug 18, 2004, 04:45 PM
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anyone?
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i would think something around 300 to 400 maybe. i've only painted "unpainted" surfaces, but that would be my best guess. especially since it's fiberglass (i'm assuming), you don't want something too harsh. if i'm wrong, someone please correct me.
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factory or aftermarket bumper
Old Aug 18, 2004, 06:16 PM
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factory bumber. also factory hood
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if it is chip up or somthing like that you would want to go with 400 or 320.ifit's not chip and you just want to recoat it just use a scochtbrite pad (a red one)go to a paint store they will tell you what to do.
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Yeah. .. the color is red right now but i have to paint it grey so im not sure which kind to use to get all the paint off and ready for a new coat
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if there's nothing wrong with the red paint you don't have to get the red paint off just scuff pad it like those little scuff thing's you scrub pot's and pan's with>
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like the green ones?
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yeah!! but go to an auto paint store they should hook you up with what you need.
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COOL. thanks grass hopper. the student becomes the teacher. or some ish like that. lol
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