Where to find a soft foam sanding block?

[deevergote]

I'm at the final stage for my hood repaint, and I want to find a soft foam sanding block to do a proper wetsand. None of the auto parts stores carry such a thing, and I haven't been able to find the right thing online.


Any suggestions on what to look for, and where to look for it? Once I complete the hood, I plan on moving on to the 3rd gen hatchback!

[cp[mike]]

the auto parts stores near me all sell 3m soft blocks along with the sandpaper and tape ?

[deevergote]

Really? Is it a chain store? I checked around here at Autozone, Advance, and Pep Boys, and got nothing. Haven't checked Napa, though.

[TypeG]

i saw some at lowe's, but the grit was kind of course. later.

[deevergote]

Are there blocks that you can just wrap sandpaper around? I have some fine grit paper, I just want a block to even out the pressure... when I do it with my fingers, I get streaks! My first two wetsands were with my fingers (just to smooth it out... this time, the finish is important)

[TypeG]

yeah, you can get sanding blocks made from dense rubber. you can find those at hardware stores as well as auto parts stores. later.

[deevergote]

I wonder why I can't find them in the stores near me... I've looked at hardware stores as well! Maybe I'm not looking for the right thing?

[N9netwoAccord]

i was certain we carry those at pep boys.. but ic ould be wrong, i dont work in retail anymore i'm out in the garage.

[Boost_Lee]

Lowes has em here, as well as all major chain auto parts stores

[deevergote]

Thanks Lee. Maybe I'm looking right past them!

[Aeromech]

even then if you don't get the right grit....you could "re-wrap" the block in your preferred sand paper.

or go to a craft store or an upholstery shop and pick up some foam that would serve your purpose.

[deevergote]

Yeah, all I can find is blocks made for sanding sheetrock and stuff... pre-gritted. I have a feeling that's not the best thing to use (and if I re-wrap it, and it slips... i'm painting again!)

I did drive past an automotive paint supply store today though... right here in my town! I guess I'll talk to them!

[Accrdwgnguy]

Yea go to a auto body supply place like Napa, they should carry the blocks, about 5$



this right?

[Night Wolf]

Lowes has em here, as well as all major chain auto parts stores

I got that (O__o) but I didnt know you could use them for that

[deevergote]

Yea go to a auto body supply place like Napa, they should carry the blocks, about 5$



this right?

That's more of what I had in mind. I can't find the picture that I saw online before.