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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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Where is a good place to get finer grit sandpaper? I can't find anything higher than 400.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jester' date='Jun 15 2004, 06:29 AM
Where is a good place to get finer grit sandpaper? I can't find anything higher than 400.
An auto paint shop is a good place. That's where I got mine.
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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maybe im not as picky as you guys..... but i dont see much of a difference between the clearcoated and just polished stuff. but i guess the main downside is the yellowing and hazing right
Old Jun 15, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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I cleared a few parts on my car for comparison with the polished pieces. Mine hazed and I didn't like it, so I left the other pieces uncoated. Course that sucks cause now it's a PITA to maintain.



Probably won't do another polished bay after this one.
Old Jan 7, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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amp and i were talking about this thread. reviving it so maybe jio can post some finished product
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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martin heres a few...

updated the missin pics as well....
Old Jan 25, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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looks good Jio,

glad you decided not to clear coat them, i made that mistake a few years back... looked like crap before too long. After that... i just chromed all of it!
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Any tips in small corners?
Old Jan 28, 2005 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cafe' date='Jan 28 2005, 06:53 PM
Any tips in small corners?

cone sanding bits with dremel and patience...

let the dremel do the work for ya... without pressin hard..

couldnt find anythin over 400g for em so i resorted to folded sandpapers above 400
Old Jan 30, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Amp it is still not shinny enough,try some 3000 grit



Just kidding,looks awesome!
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