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Gregor
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24th May 05 at 12:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is 1200 grade to coarse ?

Also , will flatting take out any slight runs ?
Kyle T
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24th May 05 at 12:59   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I think 1200 is a bit too coarse. IVe been using 1200 inbetween primer layers, and it takes off a considerable amount.

Go for 2000 to be safe


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Gregor
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Know anywhere that sells this mate ?

Halfords never had it and I'm unsure if b+q would ?
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Duno, highest i could get from halfords was 1200 aswell.


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Gregor
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Would a rubbing compound not just do the same job ?
alli Ronald
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i bought a pack from halford in at breahead mate, had 4 x 500, 4 x 1000, 2 x 1500 and 2 x 2000 in it - i would imaging B&Q would have it too, otherwise id maybe try a local DIY - like homebase or summit
Gregor
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Nice one im only 5 mins away but dunno if i can be arsed with the traffic
alli Ronald
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Lol, lazy bugger! theres a big B&Q there too if Halfords dont ave anything left
Gregor
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b+q paisley too .

Not sure if they will have it or if this sort of paper is only a special automotive one
alli Ronald
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hmmm yeh maybe, id just take a wander over and see what the highest grade i can get is and see if im willing to settle for it.

i recently done the engine cover (in gloss black) and the highest grade i used was 1500... even my mate was surprised when he seen how smooth a finish i got with it
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ya want 1500+ then g3 rubbing compound, then t-cut and polish
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ive used 1500 and its just right for final flatting before buffing. 1200 is actually far to course for the final top sand as others have said!

 
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