sanding above the rear wheel well

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  1. ESampson

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    well turns out i got a couple dings there and need to fill them..what should i sand them with? i dont want to end up with a "wave" or ripple look over my wheel well from using my hand..i went to the store to see if they had any blocks that would match up for it and couldnt find a thing..has anyone else had to sand there, if so how did you do it?
     
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    I replaced the bottom part of both rear quarters and made the seam just below the body line around the wheel wells. I think I used about a 6" long round Dura-block sanding block. Turned out well, I think.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Use a piece of rubber hose or a round dura block or some other form of round sanding block...
     
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    Had some roll bar padding laying around.. 30 seconds sanding and I see it's gonna work great, thank you!
     

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