And Erik W. Burtis thus wrote:
> 
> I'd like to get my bus painted, but in order to cut the costs I want to 
> do at least the prep work myself.  Does anyone have any suggestions on 
> how the prep the car, besides sanding.  I especially am curious about the 
> small areas, such as the rain gutters, under the sliding door mechanism 
> cover, and in the air intake vents.  Thanks.

What consition is your current paint in?

If its OK, then you can get away with wet sanding with 320 and then 400, and
if you're really anal, 600.

If you have rust, scratches, lifting, crazing, checking, etc, then its a 
whole different story...

Thom
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