Sanding discs

[Jim]

What's your choice of sanding disc and set up for your DA? Self sticking or hook it?Mirka or 3m or whatever?Is useing a da for cutting clear advisable?I'm talking about doin cars mostly.thanks,jim

 

[TAZ]

Our shop usually uses 3M Crystal Bay 6" DA paper for prep.
Each roll runs about $23 versus about $75 for 3M's best. I forget how many sheets on each roll though.

As far to sand the clear before flames, we use 800 Hookit 2.

I have tried the DA before buffing...hard to do the switchover...we still just do the ole' wetsanding before buffing.

As far as DA's two guys use Dynabrade and I have a Hutchins. Dynabrade seams to be an excellent brand. Nice and light. Keep in mind, Dynabrade also has three different type DA sanding aggressiveness. I believe both guys have medium.

Off to the Hockey game...go Bolts!!!
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[Jim]

Thanks Scott!I've been searching Ebay for sanding discs,trying to beat the paint guys prices.With shipping and all,he ain't that far off.And of course conveniance in worth a little too.(15 minutes away)Jim

 

[TAZ]

Also, you have to keep in mind, how many sheets you get. I bought a roll of 180 DA off e-Bay. That came with 250 sheets versus 100 for about the same price.

 

[socajun]

HEY SCOTT DO THEY HAVE 3" SANDING PAPER?? PLUS I SEE YOUR HOCKEY TEAM WON. I WAS WITH THE LOS ANGELES KINGS TEAM FOR 14 YEARS. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif

 

[TAZ]

Socajun...
Go lightning!!...what a series that was!!! Everyone in Tampa is lovin' it. The local fans that didn't know about the Lighning sure do now.

The only 3" paper I know of would be the fileboard sheets which I think are 3" by 17". I think.
If you want 3" DA, you can cut down the 5 or 6" paper.

What years did you play for the Kings?