Body and exterior tips
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*Use a paper cutter for cutting sand paper. With a magic marker, outline different size sanding blocks on the surface of the paper cutter | *Use a paper cutter for cutting sand paper. With a magic marker, outline different size sanding blocks on the surface of the paper cutter | ||
*Make use of modern sanding tools that more easily match contours, such as the [http://www.allchem.it/news.html Body Shaper 461], or the [http://guide-rite.com/ Guide-Rite Contour Sander]. Contour gauges (also known as profile gauges) for body work are available at many automotive supply stores. | *Make use of modern sanding tools that more easily match contours, such as the [http://www.allchem.it/news.html Body Shaper 461], or the [http://guide-rite.com/ Guide-Rite Contour Sander]. Contour gauges (also known as profile gauges) for body work are available at many automotive supply stores. | ||
| + | *Always fold sand paper grit-side to grit-side first for more accurate folds. | ||
| + | *To sand reverse curves, put your sand paper on the top side of your sanding block. | ||
| + | *Longer blocks provide better blocking. | ||
| + | *To sand under rubber, lift it up by forcing a cord or coated wire under it. | ||
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| + | ==Taping and masking== | ||
| + | *When taping a curve, tape will stretch better one way than the other. | ||
| + | *To get tape to stick to rubber, wipe it clean with thinner. | ||
| + | *To prevent tape marks when taping on fresh paint, try applying the tape to your pants first. It won't stick as much with a thin layer of lint. | ||
| + | *Tape down loose masking paper. It can move around while painting, and dirt can hide in the creases. | ||
| + | *If you are taping off a large opening (such as a door) first run several lines of tape across it (sticky side out). Now, when you mask it, the paper will stick to the tape and it won't be so floppy. | ||
| + | *Use aluminum foil for masking odd shapes. | ||
*Use directional sanding to eliminate previous scratch marks. | *Use directional sanding to eliminate previous scratch marks. | ||
*Always fold sand paper grit-side to grit-side first. | *Always fold sand paper grit-side to grit-side first. | ||
| − | *Use a different sanding block for each grit of sand paper. | + | *Use a different sanding block for each grit of sand paper. This will save you time, and it will ensure that you completely wear out sandpaper before removing it from the block. |
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