[Northwoods Timber toter]

Woops! On the putty mix 1 inch of hardener to a golf ball size of putty. Not a foot! One last note 1000 grit is way too fine, you actually need to go coarser. Paint adheres on a chemical and mechanical level. Meaning the paint needs something to grab onto. I would g o with some 500grit. 3m also makes a product called Scotbrite. The stuff is awesome for prepping primer for paint! Use the "Grey" pads they work really good for models as they get in all the little nooks and crannies. Also available at an auto motive store or again stop by a body shop and they may just give you one. One piece lasts a long time.