I know I have asked something similar to this question before...but I have something else to ask....

I want to get my truck ready for my uncle to spray...I want to do all the body-work myself to save some money.

Where do I begin????????????...LOL

Anyway I was wondering if I could use my DeWalt sander:



and use 320 grit sand paper to get started sanding the truck? Is this too course of paper to start out with?

If not, what grit paper do I follow with before I shoot the primer?

After the primer what grit do I follow that with and should it be wet or dry before I shoot the color?

Thanks

Tim

 

Please read some body and paint books on how-to prep a vehicle before you start. I know you can do it, but there are alot of books and videos ,maybe youtube to check out. Then always take your time and be careful, and wear a respirator.

 

Tim, I would have to agree with Walford. I would as well look at a good paint forum, like this one in our neck of the woods.
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I have been using some of their products on my truck. Their products are of good quality and a fair price, and they are located in BallGround. The first two batches of product I purchased through a local collision supply house, but I may buy direct the next time. Here is a link to their website;
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I have been teaching myself how to do the body work and paint prep on my truck. I started this spring, but have been progressing as time and money come along. As far as your sander, I have been using my Rigid palm sander as necessary. Along with whatever tools that I have to the job. Here is a link to my project; https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...l#post11134273
I have been making posts on the different things that I am doing to my truck as I go along, some of which is about paint and body work. Good luck with your project.

By the way, where in the mountains are you? I am in Acworth, on Lake Allatoona, near I-75.

 

Hey Dave...thanks for those links..i will check them out today. You answer the important question i was wondering about;the use of the electric sander.

We're up 985/365/441 'bout 90 miles north east of Atl in Toccoa at the foot of the Chattahoochee National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mnts.

 

Reading is the best source. I have been in body shops for over 5 years its easy once you learn it but it would take 10 pages to try and explain...lol too many variables.

 

Big foot country.
We go camping up near Coopers Creek every year, or at least somewhere we can camp next to a good trout stream. Maybe we can get together sometime when we are up that way.