Originally posted by snows
So are you saying the "electronic" Orbital Sander just won't cut it? Or can you do just fine with an electric?
Well....yeah & no...

The electric sanders "will" take the paint off and i have used the flat ones that move "side to side" in the past so i guess to answer your question...yeah it will work,but it will be 10 times easier if you get a compresser and use a DA (dual action) sander.

I know you said you are tryin not to spend any more than you have to but i think a compresser and a few "body work" air tools are almost a nessesity on any project in my opinion.

BG