What sander to buy??

[supernovaxe]

dont know if i put this in the write place but would is the best sander to use to prep my car for a full respray? are air sanders better than electric?:thumb:

[ade]

TBH if you have a decent compressor that can power an air sander get an air one. Less parts to clog up and go wrong.

Saying that though - I bought a B&Q "MacAllister" dual action variable speed orbital sander (velcro pads) from B&Q for my project and its been superb! Only cost £20. I just make sure I blow the dust out of it after finishing.

I've also got a standard sander (the rectangle ones) - its also good but has been going a bit wonky recently - it jams up - think theres too much dust clogging the motor...

[Rich]

Stick a hoover where the bag should go to catch the dust, pads last longer and doesnt clog up so easy

[Jon_nova1]

I think orbital is better

I have the same problem as Ade with the crappy rectangular one and it clogging up, to get it started you have to press the trigger and hit it lol

[GRUNT 16V]

Standard air fed DA (orbital) as for the rectangular i would only use this to take filler down

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/157775_lg.jpg
IF YOU WANT IT TO KEY UP THE PAINT WORK THEN I WOULD ALSO USE A 3M 50396 INTERFACE PAD
WITH 800 GRIT GOLD MIRKA ROYALS THEN FROM THERE GET SOME 1000 GRIT MIRKA ABRALON PADS
SHOULD GIVE A GOOD SMOOTH FINISH