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wrndln · 07-05-2023, 08:11 AM

A model A restorer gave me an excellent tip for sanding complex curves many years ago. It has worked great many times! I have successfully use this method for years on my 3 model A restorations. You cut a piece of ABS 1/8" thick plastic about the same size as a paint stirring stick - about 1" to 1 1/4" wide and about 12" long. You then wrap the ABS "stick" with 80 grit sandpaper or what ever sandpaper you want to use and then bend the ABS to the contour of the curved area to be worked on, sanding in the X pattern like you normally do. The ABS plastic can be bent a lot, as it is quite flexible.
Rusty Nelson

07-05-2023, 08:11 AM	#5
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,178	Re: Fender sanding blocks recommendations A model A restorer gave me an excellent tip for sanding complex curves many years ago. It has worked great many times! I have successfully use this method for years on my 3 model A restorations. You cut a piece of ABS 1/8" thick plastic about the same size as a paint stirring stick - about 1" to 1 1/4" wide and about 12" long. You then wrap the ABS "stick" with 80 grit sandpaper or what ever sandpaper you want to use and then bend the ABS to the contour of the curved area to be worked on, sanding in the X pattern like you normally do. The ABS plastic can be bent a lot, as it is quite flexible. Rusty Nelson