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    Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Hello friends

    My buddy's friends have asked me to do a full correction of their cars. The problem in Mauritius, most cars have orange peel. Both new and reconditioned cars have this problem.

    I've only been wetsanding by hand, and it's taking me endless hours to prep the car for polishing. a hood took me and my buddy a whole day (link here)

    I want to do the same faster.

    So, i need your advice on this issue

    • Would the DA and sanding discs be better? which one (Megs G220, DAS-6 or DAS-6 pro and the mirka abralon pads)?
      (only using 220v here)
    • or the Velvet/Denim pads from Carpro coupled with Menzerna FG400? (I actually have the Makita rotary and Flex 3401.)


    I'm saving some $$$. I'm split between the DA and a PTG as the exchage rate is cruel right now & does not help me at all ($1 = MUR 30)

    What would you recommend. Your advice will be most appreciated.

    thanks a lot

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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    For orange peel removal, what kind of paint are you doing it on?

    If it is OEM paint, I wouldn't recommend removing it. The clear coat is too thin.

    For refinished paint you can easily remove the orange peel.

    Now are you trying to save money here or time?

    For time the orange peel removal pads work the fastest, and also the cheapest. Now I have never used these pads, so I don't know how long they will last you. But FG400 and rotary would be the best route for this. I would recommend you find a good way to clean your pads too. They would get filled up pretty quick.

    Game Changing Performance: CarPro Denim Orange Peel Pad Review - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com

    Now for the more traditional wetsanding, I use 3M sanding disks. I would recommend a 1500 grit and a 5000 grit pack. Usually a pack of each is good enough to last a few car. Although this is a more expensive route and will cost around $190 USD = 5,700 MUR.

    Overall I would say pickup a few carpro pads and go from there.

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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Quote Originally Posted by Andr3wilson View Post
    For orange peel removal, what kind of paint are you doing it on?

    If it is OEM paint, I wouldn't recommend removing it. The clear coat is too thin.

    For refinished paint you can easily remove the orange peel.

    Now are you trying to save money here or time?

    For time the orange peel removal pads work the fastest, and also the cheapest. Now I have never used these pads, so I don't know how long they will last you. But FG400 and rotary would be the best route for this. I would recommend you find a good way to clean your pads too. They would get filled up pretty quick.

    Game Changing Performance: CarPro Denim Orange Peel Pad Review - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums - Camaro5.com

    Now for the more traditional wetsanding, I use 3M sanding disks. I would recommend a 1500 grit and a 5000 grit pack. Usually a pack of each is good enough to last a few car. Although this is a more expensive route and will cost around $190 USD = 5,700 MUR.

    Overall I would say pickup a few carpro pads and go from there.
    thanks for your detailed explanation and advice buddy.

    will consider the carpro pads. I have read Todd Helme's testing of the carpro pads.

    As far as I can understand now that the denim/velvet pads will save me from investing in a DA and the sanding discs.

    Thanks a lot

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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Quote Originally Posted by zckid View Post
    thanks for your detailed explanation and advice buddy.

    will consider the carpro pads. I have read Todd Helme's testing of the carpro pads.

    As far as I can understand now that the denim/velvet pads will save me from investing in a DA and the sanding discs.

    Thanks a lot
    You still need a da
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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Quote Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro View Post
    You still need a da
    thanks for your thought Roshan;

    Do i still need the DA if I have the Flex 3401?

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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Quote Originally Posted by zckid View Post
    thanks for your thought Roshan;

    Do i still need the DA if I have the Flex 3401?
    The flex 3401 is a DA
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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Your all set mate

    Carpro pads via rotary and FG400

    Then either FF3000 or SF4000 on a white polishing or blue/black finishing via 3401, your are going to have some tremendous results!

    Post some pics of the job!

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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Quote Originally Posted by Andr3wilson View Post
    Your all set mate

    Carpro pads via rotary and FG400

    Then either FF3000 or SF4000 on a white polishing or blue/black finishing via 3401, your are going to have some tremendous results!

    Post some pics of the job!
    thanks buddy

    will try to get hold of these, waiting for a discount code on AG so that I can order other few detailing goodies.

    Here's the wetsanding by hand link.

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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    Quote Originally Posted by zckid View Post
    thanks buddy

    will try to get hold of these, waiting for a discount code on AG so that I can order other few detailing goodies.

    Here's the wetsanding by hand link.
    valentine's day is right around the corner, my bet is on a discount then
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    Re: Damp sanding: DA route or Denim/velvet pad route

    I've viewed your wetsanding threads for months now. Excellent work btw. Not a fan of orange peel removal on factory CC, but then again not my market. For dd, factory years old CC, maybe stick with hand work.
    Either way, good luck and keep the threads coming.

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