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Miker86
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Aug 27, 2013, 3:40 PM

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I have an f-150 no body damage but paint looks horrible I would like
To spray it flat black so can I just scuff the old paint dull then spray or should I sand It all the way down? Thanks and what grit paper should I use on orbital sander?


Hammer Time
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Aug 27, 2013, 3:47 PM

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You will probably have to do it in 2 operations. You will use a coarse paper like 220 to get all the imperfections out and get the whole truck smooth to the flat hand and then you may have to go over it a second time with something like 400 to get all the sanding marks out. Putting a good coat of a primer/sealer in between will be helpful as a scratch filler.



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Miker86
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Aug 27, 2013, 3:51 PM

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So doing that take all the way off or just sand until smooth and dull?


Hammer Time
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Aug 27, 2013, 3:56 PM

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Unless there is something wrong with the adhesion of the existing paint, getting it flat without feeling any edges and roughed up to remove the shine is the goal .



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