anybody ever wet sanded their truck? if it works like ive heard it does id really like to do it to my truck.
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anybody ever wet sanded their truck? if it works like ive heard it does id really like to do it to my truck.
ya, just start out with some 80 grit, and finish off with 200....lol... J/K... Dont do that.... Id like to know the same, my paint has some surface scratches id like gone.... ive heard of using like 1500 then 2000.... but id be scared to try it...
what are you wanting to do, level the orange peel out of the factory clear or something more severe? I doesn't stop with wet sanding, afterwards you have to bring the shine back by buffing and polishing.
I would not start on something that you intend to keep. Get something to sand and polish that you don't mind ruining or pay a pro to do it. It is a good bit of work and expense to do it the right way. Only do flat spots don't try to polish an edge or seam.
Start off with a aggressive polish first and go from there, that will get rid of scratches in the clear, swirl marks that kinda thing. If you're after the high-dollar show car look and want to get rid of the orange peel then it's time to cut, buff, polish, and wax. It takes some time to do to.
personally if I wet sand anything,Mix your water up with a little bit of dish soap, (i only use 1500 or 2000) the 1500 get's deeper scratches then go back over with the 2000. If your just trying to make it look slick and to get rid of orange peel then just use 2000
Then hit it with a wool pad and some glaze, then move onto your yellow foam pad with glaze, then onto your grey foam pad with swirl remover.
If you have never done it before, I recommend youtubing it or googling a full set of how to steps, because you can burn through factory clear really quick. Cause this is just a of steps I use.
Especially Gm clear for some reason they put it on real thin
If you have never done this before. I STRONGLY suggest you don't touch your truck with any grit paper. Pay someone who knows what they are doing. One little slip up and your repainting a panel. Also factory clear is very thin.
hmmm i think i have successfully been convinced not to do it! lol thanks for the help guys.
i think you have saved me some money!
I think that is a wise choice. :beerchug:Quote:
Originally Posted by jcormier89