Subject	Painters Requested - Sanding Advice Needed
Posted by	evan_aggie on July 23, 2011 at 8:37 PM
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Message	I put down 3 layers of epoxy primer. I then put down 2 layers of Metalux black. The base coat wasn't quite as smooth as the primer. I tried to sand (test sand anyway) with 2000 grit and as you can see, it dulled out the finish. Do you have to use a buffing compound after 2000 grit?
Follow Ups	Painters Requested - Sanding Advice Needed - evan_aggie 20:37:10 07/23/11 the paint has orange peel texture - s3trios 00:36:55 07/24/11 Yes, you have to buff after 2000 grit. Or clearcoat but - kkrofft (OH) 07:42:53 07/24/11 The SPI epoxy primer layed down smooth, but the Metalux - evan_aggie 08:28:36 07/24/11 Can you clarify if the base coat is single stage or requires - sak01 12:22:37 07/24/11 Metalux is not a single stage. SPI clear goes over. - evan_aggie 13:31:06 07/24/11
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