Sanding new replacement sheet metal in prep for epoxy

Rusty105

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I have been working on prepping some new replacement panels for my 65 Mustang and need some tool advice. As you can see in the picture the firewall has some recesses stamped in it. A 5"DA does not fit, a 3" almost, haven't tried a 2" as I am looking for 2" 80 grit disks. What other tool can you recommend for sanding these areas? I used a wire knot wheel on some of the recesses, but still have to back over with a DA anyway to get the finish right.

Thanks!
Rusty
 

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I looked at your previous questions and noticed that you haven't mentioned anything about removing the cowl vent cover, which is notorious for having rust through areas under it on the Mustang. I have been working on a California Mustang with no other rust, but had to remove and repair both top and bottom cowl parts.
 
If you are suggesting to just scuff, I can't. That black "paint" on the firewall is not good. It wipes off easly with thinner, and had flash rust under it.
If it wipes off with thinner,I would use thinner to wipe it off.
 
I looked at your previous questions and noticed that you haven't mentioned anything about removing the cowl vent cover, which is notorious for having rust through areas under it on the Mustang. I have been working on a California Mustang with no other rust, but had to remove and repair both top and bottom cowl parts.
don't worry...... I have a new upper and lower cowl, just haven't gotten that far yet......


re spot blaster: looks like a good idea......
 
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