Sanding or not sanding

[Svendsen]

Thats the question

Well I got this Skyline from Fujimi in white that is going blue, will I need to sand it down some before i prime it?

Never done a color change before.

My guess is no, but I wanna be sure.

Thanks guys

[tigeraid]

Never done a colour change? Odd...

Anyway, yes, you should always scuff up the bare plastic before primer. I usually scuff the primer as well. We're not talking heavy sanding here, I usually do a 600 grit or so, I'm sure others have preferences. Basically, when you look at the body after sanding, you shouldn't see any shine to it. That's how I always know it's ready to prime.

[Svendsen]

Originally Posted by tigeraid

Never done a colour change? Odd...

Anyway, yes, you should always scuff up the bare plastic before primer. I usually scuff the primer as well. We're not talking heavy sanding here, I usually do a 600 grit or so, I'm sure others have preferences. Basically, when you look at the body after sanding, you shouldn't see any shine to it. That's how I always know it's ready to prime.

Thanks alot I should have know I should do it less shiny.

I am really knew too this, thats why I never have done it before. This will be my second car, after a rest for 6-7 years.

[Cold_Fire]

Using very fine (000 or 0000) steel wool is the best option I've found before primer. It fits any shape and you'll get a smooth surface everywhere in the bodywork.

[Svendsen]

Originally Posted by Cold_Fire

Using very fine (000 or 0000) steel wool is the best option I've found before primer. It fits any shape and you'll get a smooth surface everywhere in the bodywork.

Those that the house wifes use to clean out burned food from a casserole ?

hmm smart....