ady8077
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| posted on 14/3/07 at 09:13 PM |
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Sanding curved panels
Hi all
I need to prep the front wings of my Stylus, should i wrap the sand paper around a wooden block or use something more flexible to follow the
curves?
Thanks Adrian
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matt.c
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| posted on 14/3/07 at 09:16 PM |
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A block will do fine as long as you use long smooth stokes and not dig it in anywhere.
Trust me, its my job
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RazMan
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| posted on 14/3/07 at 09:33 PM |
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With curved panels I found that 'rubbing direction' is crucial to maintain the curve, at least in the early prep stages. Use as large a
block as you can get away with and use smaller blocks for the detail.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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matt.c
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| posted on 14/3/07 at 09:44 PM |
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Sorry i just wiped the dribble of my keyboard after seeing your car RazMan
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ady8077
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| posted on 14/3/07 at 10:07 PM |
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Thanks guys
I need to fill some small holes where the mould lines have been removed, just regular filler ok?
Razman you car looks great 
Adrian
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RazMan
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| posted on 14/3/07 at 10:19 PM |
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Thanks guys
Try and key the areas to be filled - even scratching them with a scriber. It will help the filler stay put, especially if you have the paint baked on.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/3/07 at 11:28 AM |
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you can by curved sanders - look like a plane but have an adjustable bar that will add curvature to the blade.
pretty sure Frost sell them
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blueshift
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| posted on 15/3/07 at 11:50 AM |
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I have been thinking about this recently. I was thinking of using a bit of around 5mm rubber mat if I can find something suitable.
I reconed it would spread the load from my fingertips, without concentrating it like a block.
I have a rubber sanding block but it's not flexible enough for major curves.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/3/07 at 07:57 PM |
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3M softpads are made for the job, but about 75p each. Production paper on a firm sponge should do the trick
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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RazMan
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| posted on 15/3/07 at 10:56 PM |
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They are ok for detailing but I found that they didn't have any staying power and clogged too easily. Halfrauds do a roll of green production
paper that you can use with a shaped block and lasts long enough.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ady8077
Hi all
I need to prep the front wings of my Stylus, should i wrap the sand paper around a wooden block or use something more flexible to follow the
curves?
Thanks Adrian
You could use a thin 1/2" to 1" block of Polystirene (Spelling)....
Cut to Size, and wrap with sandpaper. it`ll hold enough curvature to sand curves and rigid enough to get the job done....
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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