Wet Sanding Car Paint

[BerettaM9USAF]

I love the chevelle, can't tell is that a '69?

[Detailingsuccess]

@BerettaM9USAF Close...67 and thank you!

[fluffy12378]

I tried drysanding with 3500 grit and i didnt get different results from wetsanding

except less time (what did i do wrong?)

oh and can you drysand headlights?

[JonDeth]

I get my paint to more of a powder texture once dried, not as crude as the orange peel texture everyone mentions. Am I being hasty or can I get away without wet sending it and just buffing it out?

[Detailingsuccess]

@JonDeth as they say...a picture is worth a thousand words! If you can send me a pic and fill in the blanks I will give you some input! How good is the finish now? Does it have good depth? Is there plenty of clear to allow you some wiggle room for perfection?

[JonDeth]

@Detailingsuccess unfortunately my picture would not be worth 10 words lol. I do not own a camera that does well enough on super close ups to show the texture. I would say it's more like the texture of a peach's fuzz but of course, overlapping so it's pretty level. Everyone mentions orange peel which I have seen and the nodes of that texture are about 3-4 times larger than what I attain.

I'm used to buffing guitars, our buffers go much much faster than those I see used on cars.

[Detailingsuccess]

@JonDeth then I would go after a nice, high level polish job and see if that "cuts it". If not...you can always return to the sanding option! Good luck!

[ShitMyCatsOnFire]

Why is this title wet sanding when the majority of the video is geared towards dry sanding?

[Detailingsuccess]

@ShitMyCatsOnFire because most are not familiar with the term dry sanding so we knew to get the attention of the progressive detailing professional we would have to go to the more standardized term. Thanks for the question.

[riadlia]

very good tips, i alwayes end up with sanding scratches that shows how do i make sure i dont get them?

[Detailingsuccess]

@riadlia you can always come work with me as I coach, train and mentor leading detailers globally. Or, find a detailing mentor in your local area that knows his/her stuff! Another resource many miss is your local Jr College body shop programs! Send me some pics of your ride/work!! Happy detailing!!

[MEMPHIS260]

What brand of sanding discs are you using? You mention they are great but dont say what brand..

[Detailingsuccess]

@MEMPHIS260 those that we coach invest a great deal into brand knowledge so with that said, we reserve the manufacturer information for those within our group of professionals...thanks for the post.

[TheKingofGloss]

I keep trying to find a hole in the schedule to come visit and see the Art of Detailing through another set of eyes other than my own. I learn something new everyday. Just when I think I'm caught up on the latest technology, something new comes out. I like to at least try every product(On my own auto or test panel) so I can at least give the client my take on it whether I like it or not. I'll be emailing you to come see what you can add to my experience and business. Keep it up!

[Detailingsuccess]

@TheKingofGloss Thanks a ton...gotta love another picky detailing professional! Happy detailing brother...

[mrlopes1234]

Thanks for replying and for your advise. Very helpful. Your a star :D

[mrlopes1234]

Sorry i don't have a photo.

It was an inch long scratch and now the panel has gone dull where I was sanding and it won't polish out.

[Detailingsuccess]

@mrlopes1234 an educated guess is that you went a tad deep and got into the sponge of the paint and therefor the shine will not return just as you had guessed. Again...that is just going from what you have shared. Nice thing is that a talented painter can blend that small area and it should not be that big of a deal.

[mrlopes1234]

Hi...

I've been trying to wet sand a scratch out from my wing. I sanded a couple of times and I've gone through the lacquer. It won't polish out.

Any tips??

Will I have to re-spray the panel??

[Detailingsuccess]

@mrlopes1234 as they say a photos is worth a thousand words! Any chance you can email me a photo? Lacquer can be a funny paint to deal with at times. How old is the paint??

[OzzyDave6969]

what about ...heat spot rub ...where the paper bites ?

[Detailingsuccess]

@OzzyDave6969 the dry papers we use have both a dry lube built into the paper and unlike other papers, the adhesive backing has a smooth barrier so as the paper wears, it remains smooth which is HUGE and unlike no others we have found thus far!

If you are performing with the paper properly, a heat spot as you call it will not be an issue and being detailing smart will keep us out of trouble. I have a saying..."measuring & feathering" is key to sanding...dry or wet!

Thanks for the post!

[svr73]

renny your spot on, sanding instead of claying and sanding without claying first are big no no's