rotormotormean

hey guys just got my new side skirts and front bumper fitted. now i am trying to get it sanded and primered. does anyone know what grit sand paper, other tools, and the process of sanding and primer?

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Your really going to trust what some random people tell you on an rx-8 forum? Do some proper research man.

rotormotormean

i have done research this is more of a conformation post im looking at wet sanding it at 400 grit and then moving up cleaning with wax remover and degreaser and moving to 600 grit. just wanted to see if anyone else has done this for tips and advice

Carbon8

iTrader: (4)

400 for primer, nothing less than 2000 on clear, careful of edges and accent lines as you can sand through them fast.

Lvis

x2 your better off searching youtube for diy that are familiar with body shop work
fiberglass i suppose?

rotormotormean

thanks im just looking to primer it at this point because i will be plasti-dipping right over it tomorrow. the whole car is going to be plasti-dipped. I've had my bike plasti-dipped for a year now and held up great so i want to try it on my 8

rotormotormean

yeah the kit is fiberglass hybrid of some sort.
this is the kit i bought
SE3P RX-8 Spec-A Aero | Shine Auto Project

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Rookies and body work do not go well together.

pdxhak

iTrader: (2)

If that is the case then it is always helpful to post what you know or believe is correct and see if anyone agrees. The more info you provide the better feedback you will get

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

I hate you.

Carbon8

iTrader: (4)

Tell us how you really feel about the situation.

monchie

Can't wait for pics...

rotormotormean

update plasti dipped the car matt white turned out great



what it looked like before in black and old front end

Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2

What happened to your old front end by any chance? Was that the authentic mazdaspeed bumper? Do you still have it?!

EmperorBen

looks cool man. nice looking bumper and matte white looks good too (as long as it aint the matte black plasti everyone likes to use)

rotormotormean

no it was a replica the previous owner threw on it had horrible fitment and one mounting point in the front was broken

Swizz

Take it to a body shop and let them do it.

black PL 8

this is not the forum I used to see... bunch of naysayers. I respect him more for trying to get advice from a strong community and trying to learn how to do the work on his own - literally built vs bought.

rotormotormean

thank you so much! lol i literally would not have asked if i had found a solid answer. i appreciate your comment man.

back to the topic.
i wet sanded with 400 grit on the front bumper and side skirts
then i primered it and then wet sanded again with 600 grit