Wet Sanding Car Paint

For many the term dry sanding is new yet dry sanding is a remarkable tool that every professional detailer should have knowledge of. Within this video, we introduce you to dry sanding and some facts about wet sanding you might not have known!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• how to wet sanding car paint
• color sanding
• dry sanding paint

[BerettaM9USAF]

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

[Detailingsuccess]

@BerettaM9USAF Close...67 and thank you!

[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!

[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?

[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.

[ShitMyCatsOnFire]

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

[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!!