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| | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 69 | Guys,
My 50 looks like is started out as a red, then was painted green, then was painted blue, then finished off painted black. My goal is to try and sand through some of the top layer of black to expose the multiple colors underneath.
I went to a local auto paint supply store and they told me to use 1000 grit wet sand. Well, I did this using my sander and all it has done was dull the black. I went over it multiple times trying to give it the opportunity to pull off some actual paint. Well, it didn't.
So am I doing something wrong or do I need to use a different grit. I understand it's difficult to remove just one layer of paint, but I am willing to take the time to do it if it can be done.
What say you pro's?
1950 Chevy 3600 w/ 54 235 motor
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | I am not a pro but I have lots of experience sanding and stripping.
What's wrong? For starters using 1000g.
Since time is not a concern you could try using 320 on a DA to get the black off and expose the different layers you want..
Personally I'd start stripping with 80 or 100 and then when I have the 'basic look' (Appaloosa is what I get from your post) I'd move up through the grits as/where needed.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,841 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,841 | 1000 grit is for sanding runs out of a fresh paint job, detailing before buffing, removing orange peel, etc. To actually remove layers of paint you're going to need 400 grit or coarser. Once you get the color change you want by dry-sanding with 320 or 400, wet block sand the whole thing with 600 or 1000 grit and water, clean up well, and spray a couple of layers of clearcoat.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 69 | Thank you gentlemen. I'm a complete newbie when it comes to these trucks and paintwork, so relied on the not so valuable advice of my local paint shop. I'll go get the grit you guys mentioned and try again. I appreciate your help,
Jonny
1950 Chevy 3600 w/ 54 235 motor
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 69 | Well I got 360 and it didn't take any of the top layer of paint off... Do
I step down again?
1950 Chevy 3600 w/ 54 235 motor
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Do yourself a favor and pick up a 12 -25 sheet package of each grit 80 through 400. Not a variety pack, a package of each grit 80, 100, 180, 220, 320, and 400.
Like I said I'd start with 80 (or even 60g). And you'll STILL need LOTS of patience... or just forget what ever it is your looking to do
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
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