Slick Sand vs Z Chrome

[Michael G.]

Have used Z Chrome (with good results) on last two cars....prepping the body for paint. Am considering another like kind product, Slick Sand as have heard good things about it....high build, easier sand. Anyone had any experiences with Slick Sand comparing it to Z Chrome? Thanks in advance.

[Doug F.]

Re: Slick Sand vs Z Chrome

never used z chrome but slick sand seams to work well the couple of times i've used it, doug

[Michael G.]

Re: Slick Sand vs Z Chrome

Doug,

Mo' info please. Did it give you good build up? How was sanding product? Did it fill in the minor defects and straighten the body up? Anything else to share regarding your experiences with Slick Sand? Thanks.

[Ken B.]

Re: Slick Sand vs Z Chrome

Used slick sand on my 75.. Got very good results.Build up was way more than i thought it would be.Will use this again ...If i decide i don't like my color anymore.

[Doug F.]

Re: Slick Sand vs Z Chrome

Micheal, i always thin 10 % or so with acetone, make sure the catylist is 1/2 way fresh [ within a year or so ] i like to block out my body repairs with 80 grit, apply 2 coats, let dry a day or two, longer is best way to avoid shrinkage on repairs, then i fill all the deep scratches/ low spots i missed and the big pin holes with Evercoat Euro soft polyester filler, let dry a another day or so, block sand with 80 grit dry,then block again with 120 or 100 grit also dry, apply another couple coats of slick sand, wet sand with 220 grit { i like to use those small foam pads } follow up with 320 grit, let it dry very well, you are now ready for your final primer coat, i like to use Valspar polyurethane 092 Colorfil it's available in a lot of colors which helps you buy much less of that very expensive top coat, after a couple of coats let it dry at least a day and you're ready for a final wet sand with 4, 5, 6 or 800 grit,and then top coat. if more than a day or so passes between the last sanding and the application of the top coat, you should re scuff so the paint adheres correctly, you can apply any modern paint as well as lacquer to this primer, it's good stuff, when you buy a product you're not sure about make sure you get a product information sheet from the store, they are free and helpful, good luck, not sure where you live, but try to apply all coatings when the humidity is as low as possible, good luck, hard work is all it takes, doug