FIRST SANDING, THEN PAINTING

Besides masking, sanding also takes quite a bit of time. However, this preparation is essential for a good final result.

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU SAND BEFORE PAINTING? 

How long and how much you need to sand depends on the condition of the old paint layer. If the paint layer is still completely intact, you only need to sand the existing paint layer slightly. You do this with fine sandpaper. If the paint layer is bad, you will first need to sand roughly and then with somewhat finer sandpaper. After that, the sanding work is not yet finished: after priming, you go over the primer layer once more with very fine sandpaper. Only then does the actual painting begin. 

SANDPAPER AND SANDING SPONGES 

For the best sandpaper, you will find sandpaper on a roll, sanding sponges, and sandpaper for sanding machines at LAB. There are different types of sandpaper: