Next Level Blocks

04/11/2026

I like to trim down the edge of my backer just a bit so it sits inboard of the edge of the sandpaper

30/10/2026

28/10/2026

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28/10/2026

Weather you are blocking a round panel or a flat panel or anything between we have you covered, our large selection of block kits gives you many choices, click the link in the profile to get to the website, as always DM if you have any questions or are looking for recommendations on a kit.

21/10/2026

Keep on sanding

16/10/2026

Make a tiny block for tiny areas, don’t be afraid to modify a block if you need to, this was the small denibbing block from our Prep and Detail kit and I cut it in half lengthwise to fit the job, cutting can be done on a bandsaw or even with a hacksaw, then sand the edges up so it’s clean and doesn’t have a jagged edges.

01/10/2026

Some shots of Cody Lunning working hard on a Porsche in his shop, utilizing our Double Radius blocks in those reverse curve areas, this is such a handy kit that includes 4 blocks, click the link in the profile to get to the website and see these and all of our in stock and available kits, ready to ship.

22/09/2026

So when you want a Matt finish on something like a firewall but the paint cutoff line will be up against the gloss finish on the car you’ll need to sand and polish that area first as it will be nearly impossible to do up to the paint break line after. So this was done in a gloss clear when the car was painted, then sanded with 800 wet, then the paint line area was sanded up to 3000 and polished, then masked up. I like the 3m fine line I show in the pics for mostly straight lines, it’s not great for tight curves. Then carefully sand with 800 and great scotchbrite back to the tape line, cleanup and we are ready for the matt finish. It’s a process but the end result is worth it. I’m using Sikkens Mix and Matt 250, mixed 75% low gloss with 25% semi gloss to get this sheen.

17/09/2026

Another example of not trusting E-Coat, always strip your new parts, this panel has rust under the E-Coat that will come back to haunt you down the road.

15/09/2026

Just a small tip here, sometimes you will need to sand odd shaped flanges and corners, I like to wrap my paper over a plastic squeegee that fits the area I’m sanding, I do not just use my fingers as this will cause grooves and burn throughs because of uneven pressure. Click the link in our profile to check out our many in stock block kits and as always DM any questions you may have, have a great day.