Re: [DML] regraining body panels

[Jeff Phillips <rvparty@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've been able to do really decent touchup using a foam sanding block
like described in the first response with two exceptions.  I don't wet
the pad, and I use short back and forth motions in the direction of
the grain, while moving with the grain.  My thinking was to emulate
the small strokes that a flap sanding drum would make.  For awhile I
only went in one direction with the sanding block but quickly tired of
that and started the back and forth.   I agree light pressure for most
scuffs is enough.  I like the 60 grit sand paper.  Its really a
tecnique thing and I'm sure that you'll get numerous correct ways to
do it emails.  Just try a small less noticible area first.  If you
screw it up it can always be resurfaced again so you're really no
worse off.  Also, right after you do it, the sanded portions will
appear slightly brighter and not match the rest of the car.  In a few
days they will chage color as the newly exposed surface oxidizes.

Jeff
#10544  


On Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:31:46 -0500, Dismukes, Marc E
<marc.e.dismukes@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> WRONG...
> 
> The "Brushed Finished" is done with a rotary brush #3 attached to a
> Pneumatic inline polisher/buffer.
> The finish is maintained with a "Scotch Brite" (I think it's a #7)
> medium grit pad that we use in auto body work. The pad is RED and you
> can get it at all auto body supply places.
> 
> 
>        Marc
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cory Cooley [mailto:mrdelorean88@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 5:19 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [DML] regraining body panels
> 
> Its a simple concept, you take whats called a schlor pad, basically
> sandpaper formed into a cube, with a bucket of water or what ever, wet
> the pad and place on what panel that needs to be regrained. GO WITH THE
> GRAIN, and attempt to make it as straight as possible any little
> twitches could screw up the grain and thats not a good thing. When doing
> areas such as the truck, LITTLE PRESSURE AS POSSIBLE. forcing it will
> cause that annoying "X" to show up, then your screwed.
> Cory C
> 
> gotojayjay@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> how would you do this? has anyole else done this?
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