Stripping paint
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| − | Removing paint from a panel using | + | Removing paint from a panel using a random orbit sander is the least messy way of stripping paint from large panel. Use 40 grit sandpaper for the quickest job. As you would be using the orbital sander for a prolonged period, wearing anti-vibration gloves might be a good idea although it has been proposed that these types of gloves offer little benefit. [http://www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/downloads/leaflets/vibration_safey_guide.pdf] |
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| + | Prolonged use of a random orbital sander causes leaves the user with a sensation of "bees" in the hands. You should be aware that there is a tool company that warns that there is a high risk of developing a condition called "vibration white finger" if using a random orbital sander every day for more than 38 minutes for every 8 hours of use.[http://www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/vibration/index.asp?Page=2] Whitefinger is a condition where nerve damage causes someone to lose feeling in their hands or fingers. | ||
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| + | There is a difference between a random orbit sander, which poses a high risk, and an orbital sander, which poses a medium risk (2 hours for every 8 hours of use). | ||
After sanding off all traces of paint and primer, remove dust with a blow gun and a clean cloth. Don't touch the metal with your skin; it will contaminate it. Immediately spray on etching primer to keep ambient moisture from contaminating the panel. Always wear a respirator when spraying etching primer. | After sanding off all traces of paint and primer, remove dust with a blow gun and a clean cloth. Don't touch the metal with your skin; it will contaminate it. Immediately spray on etching primer to keep ambient moisture from contaminating the panel. Always wear a respirator when spraying etching primer. | ||
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