A dual-action sander (DA) can be used on larger, flat areas.Compressed air was then blown across the body to release loose
sanding dust. Areas along the edge of the tape and cracks in the body
were given particular care to remove dust that could be disturbed and
land in the paint while it’s being sprayed. Since the Mustang was
delivered to the paint shop on a rotisserie and would be painted on the
same rotisserie, it was also sprayed with compressed air.
Then the body was then wiped down with wax and grease remover to
pick up any other loose material, leaving a smooth canvas upon which
Townsend could spray the color. To further prevent dust from landing on
the body, it was also wiped with an anti-static wipe that prevents dust
and lint from the paint suit and in the air from being attracted to the
paint.