How to Use a Sanding Block for Matrix

By: TW
Oct 8 2004, 01:03 PM

I thought I'd throw this in here for those of us tinters that do sand dots be it for gluing or vinyl.

I've read a few posts lately that tinters stay away from the sanding block because it's flat and the window is curved , thus not giving good contact.

I've used a block for yrs. with no problems and no "wear on the hands" the key to sanding matrix with one is to REVERSE the block , using the curved part against the curved matrix...works great! The flat part is against your palm.

Give it a try..your hands will thank you and the contact from the curved part of the block will provide a greater, more even sanding than your fingers/ thumbs can provide.

Litespeeds:
I kind of disagree with the method a little as I have been using the sanding block for a few years now and haven't seen any scratched glass. The majority of the dot matrix is on the flat end of the glass while the ends might get a little curved so once I reach the edges, I use the tip of the sanding block to sand the last 1" or so of the dots. Kind of lift up on the sanding block a little and use the edge towards the tip at around a 30 degree angle. There is no way you can get to the edge of the dot matrix if you have the sanding block upside down.

TW:
When you come towards the edge of the glass where the dot matrix is, you simply use the end of the block for the contact...the "body" of the "contoured" block is used for the body of the matrix...I've done hundreds of matrix on cars with it...has never failed me.

My usual saying whe noffering advice for a solution .. " It's A way..not THE way "

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