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12. The best tool for shaping filler is a long sanding board. For heavy leveling, use 36-grit sandpaper, followed by 80-grit. Try to leave uniform sanding marks and a smooth edge that feathers into adjacent areas. Finish up by DA sanding with 120- to 150-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface.
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 12. The best tool for shaping filler is a long sanding board. For heavy leveling, use 36-grit sandpaper, followed by 80-grit. Try to leave uniform sanding marks and a smooth edge that feathers into adjacent areas. Finish up by DA sanding with 120- to 150-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface.  View Related Article

 

 

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