#03: Repair previous damage 2
#03: Repair previous damage 2
The fine work—sanding, filling, and final preparation
EPISODE
3 of 12
DIFFICULTY
Medium
TIME REQUIRED
1-2 days
Video Tutorial
Work Steps:
1
Fine sanding
Smooth the filled areas perfectly with 320 to 600 grit sandpaper. Always sand in one direction!
2
Apply filler
Spray on 2K filler in 2-3 coats. It fills small pores and creates a perfect base for the paint.
3
Control sanding
After drying, sand the filler with 600 to 800 grit sandpaper. Any remaining unevenness will now become apparent.
4
Rework
Make minor repairs with spray filler, then fill and sand again until the surface is perfect.
The Challenge
After rough filling, it’s time for the fine work. The surfaces must be perfectly prepared—every little bump will be visible later in the paintwork!
Pro Tip
Check the surface in raking light! Shine a handheld lamp over the side of the part—this will reveal even the smallest irregularities.
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