wet sanding question

[queens guy]

Hi all I just wann make sure i don't mess this up. I am going to wet sand my 4 year old Nissan Murrano ( 2 doors). I am going to use 1500 and 3000 wet sand then I am going to use Meguires M105 ulta-cut compound and Menzerna sf4000 polish.

Is this a good combo or is the M05 to much cut after 3000 wet sand?

Car paint has lots of little scratches and paint is looking dull.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

If this is factory paint and your first time wet sanding a vehicle I do not recommend this. The amount of clear on the paint is about the thickness of two post-it notes.

Plenty of info on this forum concerning how thin and precious clear coat is.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/83820-perfecting-my-car-wetsanding-remove-orange-peel-wheel-repair.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wet-sanding-cutting-buffing/83991-orange-peel-new-vehicle.html

[queens guy]

Mike I have done a door before but I just not sure if wet sanding it then using the M105 would be too much. Yes I am going to try compounding it out first and see if I can get the paint corrected first.

[refreshauto]

before you wet sand i would look into the CarPro Denim pads. also do you have a paint gauge? i would live with the orange peel on a new car. are you applying a coating afterwards for better protection?

[queens guy]

refresh I don't have a paint gauge. I just want to get the paint looking like new without the scratches and swirl marks. Yes after i polish it I am going to use a sealer and wax on top to make it pop. getting car ready for winter

[cagui1223]

Least aggressive method first is what most would suggest. Have you tried to set a test-area first and compound it?
After buffing off the compound, shine light onto the surface and see if this produces the results you're looking for without the need of wet-sanding.

[refreshauto]

if you are going to wet sand it, i would personally go with a coating. you are going to be removing a lot of clear with sanding and need to get some added protection that i dont think a sealant and wax will help out as much as a coating. i would try the denim pads before sanding also.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/69156-how-remove-orange-peel-using-porter-cable-dual-action-polisher.html

[allenk4]

+1 on Least Aggressive Method 1st

"Dull with lots of little scratches" does not = sanding with 1500#


What machine do you plan on using for the compounding and polishing?

If it's a DA, try the M105 with an Orange pad and moderate to heavy downward pressure


Take lots of before and after pictures abm d include close-ups too