Paint Repair - Surface Preparation (Featheredge)

1.	Surface Preparation (Featheredge)

Create a reference featheredge surface on the old paint layer.

NOTE: The featheredge quality greatly affects the final repair results.

Using a double action sander, featheredge the area to match the paint thickness of the damaged and surrounding areas.

For Shallow Paint Damage

Featheredge with a double action sander and P240 sandpaper.

For Extensive Paint Damage

Remove the paint layers using a single action sander with P60 to P80 sandpaper.

Form a reference surface using double action sander with P80 sandpaper.

Featheredge using double action sander with P80 to P120 sandpaper.