How many people are interested in learning how to wet sand?

[StephenK]

Very valuable skill to have. One you hope not to have to use but feels good to know you got that skill just in case

[LSNAutoDetailing]

2. Would you like to know how to wet sand but hope you never have to do any wetsanding?


3. Sometime in the future you have that special car project in the garage and at some point it will get painted and then you want to do the wet sanding and buffing instead of letting the shop do it?

Little bit of both 2 & 3....

[MPBGT]

Go for all 3- once you become comfortable with the process the results are phenomenal. I cut and buff my own cars after paint, but would love to go more in depth especially on cars you don't personally know the paint thickness.

[Steelman]

Mike, I also want to learn how to Wet Sand.

[Hllywd]

Mike, I would be interested also. You never know when it may be useful.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

We are now up to 100 interested voters.

I just picked up a mess of 3M 3K and 5K finishing discs in 3" and 6" sizes. Will be on the lookout for the article Mike.

[Calendyr]

I already know how to wet sand but any info is always welcome. You never know what trick you might learn, or mistake you can avoid when watching a training video or reading a training text.

Right now I wet sand by hand mostly. For deep scratches only. I have never tried removing orange peel although I am confident I could do it after watching countless videos on it.

I think I would like to see a video about removing deep scratches by machine. This is something I have not seen yet. I might actually try that the next time I have to remove scratches. The 3" sanding disk would probably do a great job for that. Unfortunately I only have 500, 800 and 3000 grit ones so I would need to purchase some 1500 and 2000 grit ones if I was to try it.

But yes, definitely interested in anything you want to teach Mike.

[andy0902]

I would definitely like some tips. Two months ago I picked up a '13 BMW 650i GC and the dealer had "fixed" a big scuff mark on the door with touch up paint. It looked like an aborigine had gnawed on the door for an afternoon. I wet sanded it very slowly and carefully with 1500,2000, 3000 and then hit it with the Flex and Pinnacle advanced swirl remover followed by finishing polish. I was pleased with the results but I never got the touch up paint totally flush to the paint so it still shows. Using sandpaper on my new baby made me a bit nauseous so I was afraid to try it again. Perhaps with some more education I will try to make it better.

By the way, the Flex came with your "Show Car Shine" book in the box. I have truly enjoyed reading and learning!

[AC in OC]

I've watched some videos on it, with some reading up on it, but have never tried it myself. I guess I'm too nervous making the attempt. I would love to learn both techniques - by hand and machine. It's not something I would want/need to use regularly, but to be comfortable know & using this method would be great.

[Chase.Detailing]

I know how to wetsand, but I want to learn more because I know I'm not an expert there by any means. I only know how to do it by hand.

Taught myself on my own car after getting it painted, done some spot wetsanding work for clients and on headlights as well.