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#1 Posted : Monday, 16 October 2006 8:16:14 AM(UTC)
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Hey guys just about to embark on my first project just wanted some tips on sanding back.

Should I use an orbital sander or go wet and dry by hand? (I don't mind working my guts out)

Also when using wet and dry what's the technique? Like start with a grain size and then step down? What grain sizes should I be using at each stage?

Thanks in advance.


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#2 Posted : Monday, 16 October 2006 6:49:08 PM(UTC)
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Haven't done much myself, & it depends on how far you want to go. I'd personally stay away from an orbital sander unless you're going to bare metal - my experience is they tend to leave nasty marks even in 'experienced' hands. Make sure you use plenty of
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, 17 October 2006 6:29:27 AM(UTC)
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Hmmm, I'm not sure exactly what you are asking, but it has hundreds of answers.

You can rub all dry, or all wet, or a combination of both, both work, if the paint is easy to sand it will cost less in paper, and a dry sand is easier, if the paint is gum
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