Machine prep clear
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Yes I’m lazy. I want to know if anyone uses a machine to prep clear coat. Right now I’m using 3M soft ultrafine foam pads #2602. It works great but I would like to automate the process as much as possible. Let me know what you guys do.
That means im lazy too lol. This process speeds up production, and in my case time is money.
I pretty much use a da with interface pad to prep all my panels that dont need blocking,then I still cheat and use a skuff pad around the edges and close to bodylines. I dont block and wetsand unless its something that I am doing for myself. Its hard enough to make any decent money with the insurance companies cutting your time and the cost of materials going through the roof. I dont consider it a bit lazy, what I concentrate on are processes that I can use that produce predictable, repeatable results.
Chuck
What process?
Good advice Chuck. I can’t find a 3″ interface pad, otherwise I’d use that to get a little closer to edges. You’re being smart, not lazy.
[quote=”danthebumperman” post=26337]Good advice Chuck. I can’t find a 3″ interface pad, otherwise I’d use that to get a little closer to edges. You’re being smart, not lazy.[/quote]
Easy fix. Just cut a 6″ pad down to size if needed. I don’t bother though…I just hand finish the areas that my DA won’t reach (or sensitive areas such as panel edges etc).
I use a Rupes Scorpio 2.5mm random orbit palm sander with 500 grit to prep panels for paint (400 for DG).
Good idea. I want the 3″ because I do mobile body work which is mostly bumpers.
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