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DIY – How To Block Sand Using Motor Guard’s New AP-3 Sanding Block Kit

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In this video we are going to learn some tips for block sanding when using Motor Guard’s new A P-3 blocking kit.. The new blocking kit by motor guard works well for blocking all types of surfaces. The kit provides different blocks rigid and flexible for the different shapes of contours and surfaces that you will be sanding on. When blocking it’s important to cross sand the surface, as it will provide a level surface and help feather edge all filler edges to a smooth transition from filler to the metal. Another thing you want to do when block sanding it to use long blocking strokes. This will prevent a choppy wavy appearance that may be seen after painting the surface.

This kit also comes with a new flexible pad that works real well around corners by allowing the block to wrap completely around the corner to properly sand the repair area. If you have not tried this blocking kit I encourage you to give it a try. I think that you will really like the blocks and how it fits the different contours on a vehicle body.

Step-By Step Directions

Step 1 — after applying the body filler use 36 grit sandpaper to shape the body filler. This step can be done before the body filler is completely cured to speed up the process. P

Step 2 – apply guide coat to the repair area to help identify highs and lows.

Step 3 — block sand the filler using 80 grit sandpaper to remove the 36 great . Remember when sanding body filler or primer to always use cross a sanding technique. This will help level the surface and feather all edges smooth

Step 4 – once the 36 great scratches have been removed reapply guide coat and block sand using 150 grit sand paper.

Step 5 – now that the scratches that have been blocked out with 150, you are not now ready to properly clean the surface, mask the surface, and apply primer.

Step 6 – once the primer has completely dried, block sand the primer using 320 grit sand paper. Be sure to apply guide coat before blocking to help you identify the highs and lows.

Step 7 — once you have block sanded the surface with 320 grit sandpaper and it looks good, final sand the repair area and any area that paint will be applied with 500 grit sand paper.

Now you are ready to move on to the painting process.

To learn more about Motor Guard products, visit their website at http://MotorGuard.com

Can buy these online at www.CollisionBlast.com/AP-3 or ask your local paint supplier about them.

Changes To Collision Blast – Your Opinion

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Change By David Reece

 

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So let’s hear it….What do yout think about the changes to Collision Blast?  Like em’ hate em”!  I has a very different look and the social networking has been taken out.  However, if you are an author of Collision Blast, you can still log in and post a blog, which I encourage you to do so.  As the focust of this site it to educate.  We want to blast out educational content to help the DIY, students, instructors, and the professional technicains.  There is something on this site for everyone involved with the collision repair industry. 

We Can All Help Teach The Next Generation

Many of you have helped by providing content in writing or videos.  We appreciate this very much.  However, I know that everyone is not a writer or enjoys making videos.  You can still help.  Help us by spreading the training and news.  Help us get this information to the people that need it.  You can do this by liking our posts and sharing them with your Facebook, Twitter and other social friends.  We’ve made it simple for you to do this.  On the top of each post there is a tweet and FB share button.  On the botton of each post there is a FB like button and a button to share with other social networks. 

So whether you are providing tips, trick, articles or videos; Or just clicking the like button, you are doing your part to help educate the technicians of today and of tomorrow. 

Why Remove The Social Network From Collision Blast?

There are many social networks out there that do a great job.  I did not see that much value from it.  I found that most of our readers come here to provide training or to learn…not to socialize.  Therefore, I decided to focus more on the training.  However, I listen!  Let me know your thoughts.  Good move or not?  I would like to hear your thoughts.  Leave a message in the comment section…and don’t for get to like this!