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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2011, 08:21:17 pm »
I would say 600 grit is definately too coarse! 2000 grit between coats is advisable. The higher the grit no, the more of the smaller imperfections that can be taken out. If you use a coarse grit you could actually be making it worse.

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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2011, 08:23:55 pm »
I was using 600 grit just to get the primer out and smooth out the plastic to get a good base layer, then once I have the basecoat down in primer then i'll go for 2000 grit?

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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2011, 08:35:13 pm »
Ah fair enough then, I did not read the full post. Any time you use coarse paper the fine scratches need removing by moving up the grit range. 2000 grit does not feel like much but it does work......but it must be used with water. Soak the sheets beforehand for 10 mins and use a water spray whilst working....inspect regularly.

It's an art to be honest :happy2:

Just as a side thought some people have had really good results using just a high build primer without trying to sand out.

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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2011, 08:49:27 pm »
Ah fair enough then, I did not read the full post. Any time you use coarse paper the fine scratches need removing by moving up the grit range. 2000 grit does not feel like much but it does work......but it must be used with water. Soak the sheets beforehand for 10 mins and use a water spray whilst working....inspect regularly.

It's an art to be honest :happy2:

Just as a side thought some people have had really good results using just a high build primer without trying to sand out.

The amount of time it's taking to do I think I may just give up on sanding and get a high build primer tomorrow, just a shame as I spent a fiver on the other primer that doesn't seem very good.

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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #19 on: August 14, 2011, 06:26:32 pm »
How have you got on with this Al?  wondered whether it's something i am too practically rubbish at doing or not.

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Re: How do I paint my parts? :D
« Reply #20 on: August 17, 2011, 12:20:17 am »
I tried my hardest some bits I did get pretty smooth. But some I just could not do. Gave up and gave the Part away in the end. Bodyshop or bust for me I'm afraid to say.