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jtm311
12-31-2011, 04:13 PM
Quick question I will be putting a light coat of filler on my firewall which is new steal what grit should a prep the steal with? 80

Thanks
John

ROBS6T8
12-31-2011, 06:32 PM
Yes 80. Unless you have the black coating on it. Then take some lacquer thinner to it and see if the coating comes off. If it doesn't, then take a red scotch brite to it and scuff. If it does come off, it's crap and remove all of the coating before continuing.

jtm311
01-01-2012, 05:57 AM
Thanks Rob I should have said the is a new piece of steel I added to smooth the firewall