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Old 04-23-2020, 11:29 PM   #190
cornerstone
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Re: Uncle Loyd's 72' C-10

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Originally Posted by MDPotter View Post
Green is about 600 grit whereas red is about 320. I use mostly red, it's a good all-around pad. But yes, topcoating over rust encapsulators is a bad idea. When the encapsulator is the only coating, it's okay. We used it on my dad's doors for the same purpose as what you're looking for and it worked fine.

POR15 and Chassis Saver products work fine too, they are designed to go over rust.
Is there an advantage in using a red scotchbrite pad over 320 grit sandpaper since they are basically the same grit?
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1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.
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