Sandpaper for Hasbro

[Wiggleplum]

Hello everyone,

 

I am trying to finish up a Hasbro E-11, and I have a quick question. I have been sanding with 100 grit sandpaper to get the bulk of the Bondo and etc. off, then following it up with 220 grit since that is the finest I have. When I go to primer this, will the primer fill in the scratches left from the 220 grit or do I need to get something finer? Also, What specific paint and primer do you guys recommend?

 

Thanks for the help,

Michael

[RogueTrooper[TK]]

I would go up to a finer grit sandpaper. It will give you a smoother surface for the primer.

 

My advice is to work yourself up to 400 to 600 grit. You may even want to look into wet or dry sandpaper (It can be purchased at automotive stores, Wal-Mart and some home improvement stores).

 

Find the dark grey primer, Rustoleum or Krylon, aerosol paint. The dark grey is much better than trying to use the typical light grey primer. With the dark grey, you wil be able to see more of the flaws because of the contrast of the tone of the dark grey primer.

 

After priming, look at the gun out in daylight instead of under indoor/man made lighting. You will be able to see more of the flaws by taking the gun outside.

 

For best results, wipe down the gun with a tack cloth before priming or painting it. Tack cloth can be purchased at any home improvement store or where ever paint is sold.

 

My opinion on the actual Sterling/E11's that were used in the movies is that they had more of a satin to flat look to the black, instead of the bright glossy finish that you might see on a "Baby Grand Piano". So just look for blacks in a satin finish.

 

Just take your time when prepping and painting. You will see a better results at the end.

 

Little tips:

 

Hang the gun/E11 from something instead of laying it flat when you are painting. This way you get a more even coat all the way around the gun.

 

Follow the directions on the paint can as to weather and temperature. Temperature, moisture, etc., will affect the end result of your paint job.

 

Work in an open, well ventilated area.

 

If you get a paint run or make a mistake while painting, don't panic. Wait until it dries and then you can fix the oops much easier.

 

Keep us updated and throw some pix up when you can.

[Wiggleplum]

I would go up to a finer grit sandpaper. It will give you a smoother surface for the primer.

 

My advice is to work yourself up to 400 to 600 grit. You may even want to look into wet or dry sandpaper (It can be purchased at automotive stores, Wal-Mart and some home improvement stores).

 

Find the dark grey primer, Rustoleum or Krylon, aerosol paint. The dark grey is much better than trying to use the typical light grey primer. With the dark grey, you wil be able to see more of the flaws because of the contrast of the tone of the dark grey primer.

 

After priming, look at the gun out in daylight instead of under indoor/man made lighting. You will be able to see more of the flaws by taking the gun outside.

 

For best results, wipe down the gun with a tack cloth before priming or painting it. Tack cloth can be purchased at any home improvement store or where ever paint is sold.

 

My opinion on the actual Sterling/E11's that were used in the movies is that they had more of a satin to flat look to the black, instead of the bright glossy finish that you might see on a "Baby Grand Piano". So just look for blacks in a satin finish.

 

Just take your time when prepping and painting. You will see a better results at the end.

 

Little tips:

 

Hang the gun/E11 from something instead of laying it flat when you are painting. This way you get a more even coat all the way around the gun.

 

Follow the directions on the paint can as to weather and temperature. Temperature, moisture, etc., will affect the end result of your paint job.

 

Work in an open, well ventilated area.

 

If you get a paint run or make a mistake while painting, don't panic. Wait until it dries and then you can fix the oops much easier.

 

Keep us updated and throw some pix up when you can.

 

Thanks for the tips!

 

This is probably a stupid question, but should I paint all the doopydoo parts and the gun separately before gluing? Or just paint it as one piece.

 

Thanks again

[dashrazor]

always paint after gluing, otherwise the glue bonds to the paint not the plastic

 

and like stated above 400-600 grit wet/dry is good, i use a sanding sponge a lot these days, they last a lot longer

[RogueTrooper[TK]]

Thanks for the tips!

 

This is probably a stupid question, but should I paint all the doopydoo parts and the gun separately before gluing? Or just paint it as one piece.

 

Thanks again

 

Anytime Bro And like Mason said, get all the gluing and bondo work done, then prime and paint..