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Preprocessing of Painting

Preprocessing of Painting




1. Featheredging

NOTE:
- The paint film damaged area should be sanded flat and smooth.
- If this is not done correctly the end results will not be acceptable.

Damage to metal surface:
- Sand the damaged area flat and smooth.




Use the disc sander and #60-#80 disc paper.




Use the double action sander and #60-#80 disc paper.

- Sand the area larger than the damaged area.





Use the double action sander and #180-#240 disc paper.

- If a double action sander is not available,

use a rubber pad and wet or dry sandpaper. Use the flexible block and #280, #340, #400, #600 sandpaper.

Damage to undercoat, intermediate coat and top coat:




- Sand the damage area flat and smooth
Use the double action sander and #180-#240-#320 disc paper.

2. Preparation of metal surface




Remove all corrosion from the damaged area.
Use a product that removes corrosion.

3. Air blowing / degreasing
Use alcohol, wax, and grease remover.