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Steps for paint prep

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by JustinL, Jul 19, 2015.

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Jul 19, 2015 at 11:45 AM

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I'm painting some headlight trim pieces I picked up for my 2012 conversion and I have the following:

SEM plastic prep

SEM adhesion promoter

SEM sandable primer

Automotive Touch Up (pyrite mica)

Automotive Touch Up gloss clear

My question is on sanding prior to primer. I have 320, 400, 1000 grit but I'm not sure if I should sand the plastic down to 400 or 1000.
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