Going to start sanding my '85 down what grit of sand paper should I use to get all the surface rust and paint off. I need to get it to bare metal without damaging it. thanks guys
Going to start sanding my '85 down what grit of sand paper should I use to get all the surface rust and paint off. I need to get it to bare metal without damaging it. thanks guys
2003 SIERRA- 5.3 DD
1985 SWB C10- slow, future plans- shaved, painted, 6.0/4l80e
I go straight for the 36 grit since its going to have filler primer laid down later to remove all surface imperfections.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
yup just dont push really hard. let the DA and paper do the work. def. need a good primer after. i see lots of primer and block sanding in your future. good luck. gary
2005 SS AWD, 22" REPLICAS, VOLANT CAI, MAGNAFLOW EXH, 1/2 DROP- NEXT: TUNE, SHIFT KIT, SERVOS, TRU-COOL
(SOLD)2000 ECSB HARLEY DAVIDSON EDITION. 2''/4" DROP, 20" BUDNIKS, COWL HOOD, MOLDED ROLLPAN, CLEARS, DROP IN K&N, MIT, TAYLOR WIRES, LOUDMASTER EXHAUST
1991 RCSB S10 355 SBC, 700R4, 8.5" 10-BOLT, 18"/19" C6 Z06 WHEELS, 4"/5" DROP, MAGNAFLOW DUALS W/X-PIPE, FULLY SHAVED W/ CADDY LIGHTS: NEXT-LSX 370/PT88/TH350
I'm going to hit it with primer but I dont have the money for paint right now so it'll have to be done all over again.... Should I use an electric or air sander? I hear that even a large compressor wont keep up with a sander, is this true?
Last edited by PunishedC10; 03-06-2010 at 11:41 PM.
2003 SIERRA- 5.3 DD
1985 SWB C10- slow, future plans- shaved, painted, 6.0/4l80e
raw primer attracts moisture. If you don't get it in paint quickly you'll have rust under the topcoat and your finish won't last. Don't do the work until you can finish paint it within a reasonable amount of time after grinding to bare metal.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
maybe i'll hit it with primer then flat black for now
2003 SIERRA- 5.3 DD
1985 SWB C10- slow, future plans- shaved, painted, 6.0/4l80e
maybe you'll even like the flat black??? lol
nah i definatley want shiney glossy black with clear coat lol but it'll have to do for now
2003 SIERRA- 5.3 DD
1985 SWB C10- slow, future plans- shaved, painted, 6.0/4l80e
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