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I have a question about buffing in the 1 1/2" recesses of the tail gate. I have had good results on the raised panels using "Uni Grit" 1,000, 1,200, 1,500, 2,000 and 3,000, followed by 3M #1, #2, #3 on waffle foams for buffing. I only have a few small areas on the panels that need a little more attention. I stopped close to the edges until I know the best way to get a buffer into the recessed areas of the gate which have a lot of orange peel . The smallest pads I can find on the market are 2", so I could either make a small one, leave it as is, or use the buffing wheel shown in the pic below. Any opinions thoughts or experience.. As you know its acrylic enamel with hardener but is behaving good as far as the sanding goes, it's just the buffing I don't want to open a can of worms by sanding and then not being abel to bring the shine back up. I didn't start a new thread as it seems several other members are also working with paint and have questions. Thank you.
#34
Looks like you are doing a good job there Jimmy...unfortunately, as you are finding out, some areas just don't lend themselves well to machine buffing. I have a number of tools to make the job easier but if you are not in the business then the cost is prohibitive to buy these tools. Many times hand buffing is your only recourse. Harbor Freight has some tools that are close to the functionality of the pro tools, one you may consider is the 2 in. Mini Orbital Air Sander item#93629. I have not used this tool personally but I have one like it (Rupes TA 50 Mini random orbital sander) that costs 10X as much as the HF model. This tool should get into most all the nooks and crannies that are causing you grief. BTW - this "sander" becomes a "buffer" with the addition of a buffing pad.
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Jim, I had the same problem with my tailgate.....how to buff in those recessed corners? I ended up leaving mine alone as I didn't want some parts smooth and some not. I have not had great results with hand buffing.
Another idea is to sand the whole thing down and shoot another coat of paint on it...hopefully smoother.
Another idea is to sand the whole thing down and shoot another coat of paint on it...hopefully smoother.
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You know what? I have one of those I got years ago, but have never used it and forgot I had it. Hand buffing I can try on a test piece but doesn't sound like much fun 3M makes a 3" waffle foam pad that I could cut to size, if HB doesn't have one for buffing. Thank you Charlie, I always appreciate your input.
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Jim, I had the same problem with my tailgate.....how to buff in those recessed corners? I ended up leaving mine alone as I didn't want some parts smooth and some not. I have not had great results with hand buffing.
Another idea is to sand the whole thing down and shoot another coat of paint on it...hopefully smoother.
Another idea is to sand the whole thing down and shoot another coat of paint on it...hopefully smoother.
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