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Re: Quick opinion for blast/prime cost
« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2015 - 11:30:33 PM »
Who did you use ?
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Re: Quick opinion for blast/prime cost
« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2015 - 12:16:03 PM »
Hand sanding consists of a box of 80 grit DA paper & a couple hours of your time...

I'm just trying to tell you the right way, it seems everyone wants a shortcut... Then when there are issue later you wonder why.... BTDT... Do it right & you never have to second guess...

The again I'll just quit wasting my time trying to explain to people who don't listen...

That's fine if it's only a couple hours but that's not what I was quoted, it was a whole day of shop time. I'm not going to take the car into the shop, have them blast it, take the car back sand it a couple hours and then bring it back to the shop so they can prime it. I want it done all at once. If they truly need to sand it, then so be it. But before I commit to an expense like that , I'm going to research it before throwing down that kind of money. Some people are saying it's not required while others are saying it is. Is hand sanding going to hurt anything, not at all. What I don't want is a shop trying to oversell their services. Again, before I say yeah knock yourself out with my money, it better be necessary.....and yes, I do listen, but try not  to limit myself  to just one person's opinion of "the right way".
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Re: Quick opinion for blast/prime cost
« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2015 - 11:01:26 PM »
I totally get your position about coming to a consensus and will only further say- What purpose does sanding after blasting achieve? Give that some serious thought and make your call. Good luck  :cheers:

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Re: Quick opinion for blast/prime cost
« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2015 - 11:34:24 PM »
I totally get your position about coming to a consensus and will only further say- What purpose does sanding after blasting achieve? Give that some serious thought and make your call. Good luck  :cheers:

Thanks. It may come to pass that the extra sanding labor is required,especially if a shop offers a guarantee on their paint system. But like yourself, some appear to have done ok without. Lots of variables to consider for sure during the restoration process. I certainly appreciate the ability to share experiences on this forum. 👍
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