going to repaint my front and since my front fenders are molded to it i am doing those too.
the reason is cause it has paint chips/cracks and other things.
my car was painted like 4 months ago.
but i was wondering on what i would use to scuff the paint down
im just looking into scuffing it down then paintin over it.
it should blend it cause its basically new paint..

so basically any advice would help.
i got nice paint guns and some paint already.

 

I would wet sand it with 1000 grit or 1500.

 

iight thanks man.

 

no no no 2000 grit is where its at.. wet sand ftmfw :-D

 

where can i get 2000grit.
the highest they have at the autoparts store is like 1000 i think maybe im confused.
lol.

 

Paint store.

 

sorry guys
1000 and 2000 is just way to fine
if you are going to re-paint the front end
600 grit
no finer and no coarser
now you said you have paint chips - you need to feather those out in order not to see them
if you dont - you will be able to see them - look like pot holes

since you are doing the front end and trying to blend with in the fenders and hood
scuff the entire fenders and hood
you will re-clear both fenders and hood

if it is truely fresh and you have base that matchs -shouldnt be a problem

 

1000. 1500. 2000, and 3000 are for flattening the clear coat to remove orange peel prior to buffing.
Hope this helps

 

2000 grit should be used for finishing/polishing only.

For a good base for fresh paint to stick to, I would use a 400-grit. Especially since you are going close to the bumper, where more potential for flexing will be expected.

I usually use sandpaper and steel wool as a last-step "even-ing" method before I spray the new on, just my preferrence.

 

alrite thanks for the advise.
ill let yall know how it turned out tomorrow nite hopefully get it all done by then.