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Old 06-16-2020, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuda416 View Post
This is a great thread and much appreciated. Having started, but not finishing autobody school 'way back when', I'm surprised there's no mention of a body file or something to scuff and look for high/low spots. Is there another "preferred" method that doesn't shave any metal off. Are you experienced folks just using your hands to feel for them?

Scuffing with a rigid/stiff sanding block of aluminum or thick plastic does a good surface reveal, and 320/400 is a good grit. Great for thin metals going to polish.

Also using a fine whetstone with isop. alcohol as a lubricant.
Spot Check, gloss simulator, is a spray-on gloss film that lasts for many minutes on all surfaces. Wipe-off, cleans easily. Non-toxic.
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