How to Remove Paint Abrasive
- 1). Insert the air hose leading from the air compressor into the fitting on the back of the dual-action sander's handle. Adjust the power switch located just beneath the handle to control how much air is fed into the sander.
- 2). Apply the sandpaper to the dual-action sander's sanding pad. Some sandpaper types use sticky paper, while others use Velcro fastening. Use the correct sanding paper for your type of dual action sander.
- 3). Place the abrasive side of the sander flat against the panel from which the paint is to be removed. Avoid allowing the sander to ride up on its edge. Although this will remove the material much more quickly, it also contributes to the appearance of distortion in the panel when it is repainted.
- 4). Press the trigger of the dual-action sander. Without pressing down, allow the sandpaper to remove the paint material in the area where you are working. Keep the sander moving continuously while it is running to prevent waves in the panel from oversanding some areas while undersanding others. While these are not visible when the paint is removed, they show up after the panel has been repainted.
