Cowl Vent Paint Prep

Anybody have a good way to prep a cowl vent for paint??? I've tried a couple different things, but haven't found a good way to sand in between the little bars of the vent. One of the last things I've got left to prep, hoping that there's a quick way to clean them up. Let me know what you've done, thanks.

That is one of the worst spots to prep. Honestly, I just grab some sand paper and get to work. I have not found an easy way to do it.

Stan

Scotch brite pads work well.

Sticky backed sandpaper over a popsicle or paint stir stick and floss away.

If you can't find any sticky sandpaper you can staple the paper to the wood.

Wire wheel on a drill or die grinder. Be sure and wear eye protection.

Make your kids do it!
my daughter has helped me prep 5 allover repaints, getting pretty good at it too.

but seriously the fine wire brush on a drill will get you started, followed by folded over sandpaper then 3M dark red scuff pad and oh-yeah a couple of hours of time

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Wire wheel on a drill or die grinder. Be sure and wear eye protection.

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How about a 36 grit disc on a grinder?

OP is looking for advice to prep,not strip

Red scuff pads always works just fine