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07-22-2007, 07:41 PM
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| Wet Sanding
This week I want to teach myself how to use my rotary and how to wet sand. I need to know what grit paper I should get, and where to buy it. I was thinking 1000, 2000, and 3000? And Im looking to get the Meguiars sanding block.
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07-22-2007, 07:51 PM
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Mattos is in our area and have all that you need, also Total auto and Stohlman auto parts. I prefer 3m stuff, probably because that is what I started with 20 years ago. For what you are doing 1000, 2000, 3000 are good choices. I do not use a rubber block when I wet sand. Get the little rubber squagee and keep a spray bottle so you can keep the area you are sanding clear. If you ever need help just pm me since I am in the area.
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07-22-2007, 07:55 PM
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Ill check those places out. Id definitely like to meet up sometime. Luckily Ive got a spare hood I can practice on.
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07-22-2007, 07:56 PM
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go to the meguiars website and they have a dealer locator...look for ones that carry their professional line...usually they end up being body shop suppliers...i am like a kid in a candy store when i go to the shops...its fun...you will most likely have trouble finding 3000 grit...not a popular grit considering most polishes can easily remove anything 3000 grit can remove...dont bother with a sanding block or the meguiars sanding blocks..they are made for removing runs and sags from repainting....pretty harsh for anything as far as normal defect removal...
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07-22-2007, 08:16 PM
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I actually tried my hand in wet sanding not too long ago...it was not as hard as I imagined...but I went into it with a clear mind and paced myself along the way and everything turned out great.
But it also was not a BAD scratch to begin with, maybe some more practice on my beater car.
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07-22-2007, 08:25 PM
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Just a little tidbit, while wet sanding a there is a squeak type noise, that is a piece of debris between paper and paint. Squagee and look for the scratch it caused. Just take your time and no need to use alot of pressure. I learned on show and race cars. Friend of mine has a bodyshop and that is all he works on.
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07-22-2007, 08:33 PM
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personally i would get 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500. dido on the block. pain in the butt do deal with in the first place. make sure you only rub back and forth along contour of body. after your first pass, spray the area down and make completely sure the surface is completely hazy, if not do it again, if so proceed to your next grit... the next paper should always remove the damage of the previous grit.
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07-22-2007, 08:33 PM
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Yeah, I watched a video and a few tips from orngez. I think Im good to go.
As for the grits, you're right orngez. I really only need 1000- 2500. This is the block I was talking about, eBay Motors: Meguiars Hi-Tech Backing Pad 5.5"x2.5" E-7200 *NEW* (item 8057077214 end time Aug-08-07 18:36:57 PDT)
One thing Im a little unsure on. Say I start with 1000 grit, and I remove the scratch. What do I do next? Move to another grit like 1500 or 2000? Then to 2500, then compound?
Last edited by D&D Auto Detailing; 07-22-2007 at 08:37 PM.
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07-22-2007, 09:01 PM
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Check out Unigrit line. Also try to put your hands on some Mirka Abralon in 4000 grit becuse yes, you move through grits just like you do with polishes and smaller "gap" you have between last grit and compound easier it will be to remove sanding marks.
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07-22-2007, 09:05 PM
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that would be correct. you want to get the sand marks as fine as possible.
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