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xUNDEADxCIVICx
02-28-2009, 09:37 PM
i need to sand down my bumper that i just repaired with a bunch of fiberglass resin, how should i do so and what should i use?

BlownspeakerBoX
02-28-2009, 09:45 PM
sand paper.. 320 and go up to smooth out.

HEADSHOT
03-02-2009, 08:50 AM
start with 220 if you have a really uneven surface. if not 320 then up

xUNDEADxCIVICx
03-03-2009, 04:37 PM
thanks cause it is really un even right now. first time using the stuff

SlowLS
03-03-2009, 07:15 PM
are you sanding it by hand or air sander?

xUNDEADxCIVICx
03-04-2009, 12:52 AM
are you sanding it by hand or air sander?
i have to do it by hand since i have no sander whatsoever. and damn its a bitch.

SlowLS
03-04-2009, 03:22 PM
i have to do it by hand since i have no sander whatsoever. and damn its a bitch.

If your sanding by hand go get a sanding block, it'll help so much and i would honestly start with 150 and work your way up from there.

xUNDEADxCIVICx
03-04-2009, 06:40 PM
thanks. ill do that when i get some money. the stuff im usin doesnt even say what number it is, i just grabbed it off a belt sander layin around. pretty rough though and it works okay.

BlownspeakerBoX
03-04-2009, 09:37 PM
thanks. ill do that when i get some money. the stuff im usin doesnt even say what number it is, i just grabbed it off a belt sander layin around. pretty rough though and it works okay.

oooh that might be a bit much...orbital sander or block like posted earlier will work for ya