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Which Sand Paper Grit to use?

Originally Posted by willy2371 When you're sanding it down, just make sure you don't go at it like you're rubbin' one out. Nissan paint is already really thin and the

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Old 03-23-2015, 03:45 PM   #14 (permalink)
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When you're sanding it down, just make sure you don't go at it like you're rubbin' one out. Nissan paint is already really thin and the last thing you want to do is sand through the base coat.
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I use 1500, then 2000, then 3000 after clear-coating a car. As others have said you may want to start with 2000 to be safe, but don't be in a hurry and definitely use a sanding block. Also, use warm water when sanding and be careful when you buff it out because (as others have also said) Nissan's factory paint is crap.
Roger. I was just wanting it smoothed out so the vinyl once installed has no cosmetic damages lol I wish all 370Z's came with the protection clear bra thing haha
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