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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 a disc sander and #60-#80 disc sandpaper




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




- Sand the area larger than the damaged area.
Use a double action sander and #180-#240 disc sandpaper.

- If a double action sander is not available, use a rubber pad and wet or dry sandpaper.

Use a flexible block and #280, #340, #400, #600 sandpaper.




Damage to undercoat, intermediate coat and top coat:
Sand the damage area flat and smooth

Use a double action sander and #180#240#320 disc sandpaper.




2. Preparing metal surfaces.
Remove all corrosion from the damaged area.

Use a product that removes corrosion.

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