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Default What's "scuff sanding"?


"dpb" wrote in message ...
al wrote:
Instructions that came with a primed steel door say to scuff sand
before painting. What's the best material to use for that? I'll just
be doing it by hand, no electric sander. Thanks...


That's it -- just a light sanding to "scuff up" the surface slightly to
provide a good surface for bonding...80 to 100 grit good choice.

I find a scotch-brite pad or similar does great for things like this.

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