Abrasives

FIRST SAND, THEN PAINT

Besides masking, sanding also takes quite some time. Still, this preparation is essential for a good final result.

HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED TO 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 lightly sand the existing paint layer. You do this with fine sandpaper. If the paint layer is poor, you will first need to sand coarsely and then with some finer sandpaper. After that, the sanding work is not finished: after priming, you go over the primer layer once more with very fine sandpaper. Then the real painting begins. 

SANDPAPER AND SANDING SPONGES 

For the best sandpaper, you can find sandpaper rolls, sanding sponges, and sandpaper for sanding machines at LAB. There are different types of sandpaper: