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Orange peel Wet sanding
I watched a video of removing orange peel on a factory vw bug. They started with 1k then 2500 then mf pad then polishing foam pad. I wonder how much factory clear was removed. I've asked about this before and was told this is usually just done on a show car that has a lot of clear. Sure would look good if you could do it
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
I also would like to know. I recently purchased a Mercedes C350. It has orange peel. Sorta disappointed in Mercedes quality control.
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
It can be done, but imo it's not worth thinning out your paint.
If it was a garage queen/show car it might be worth the effort.
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
It can be done, but imo it's not worth thinning out your paint.
If it was a garage queen/show car it might be worth the effort.
I know it's not worth it on a daily driver but one can dream. It looks unbelievable when done. I might buy some parts at the junk yard just to try and learn how to do it
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
Originally Posted by frankprozzoly
I know it's not worth it on a daily driver but one can dream. It looks unbelievable when done. I might buy some parts at the junk yard just to try and learn how to do it
Mike P has a good thread on wet sanding OEM paint with a DA.
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
Mike's thread is EXCELLENT, however getting orange peel out or wet sanding anything is nothing a novice should under take. Mike makes it look easy if you want to do it DIY, find a panel from a junk yard or a diffferent car in your fleeet)
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
Originally Posted by frankprozzoly
I know it's not worth it on a daily driver but one can dream.
It looks unbelievable when done.
But then:
With all of the potentially nefarious mishmash of
pollutants and contaminates that's out there in the
World, just waiting to crap on your parade...could
you, Nay, would you: chance to ever drive it again?
Bob
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
Originally Posted by FUNX650
But then:
With all of the potentially nefarious mishmash of
pollutants and contaminates that's out there in the
World, just waiting to crap on your parade...could
you, Nay, would you: chance to ever drive it again?
Bob
I've missed your posts Bob, never a dull one lol.
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
If you do ever attempt something like that just make sure the orange peel is in the top layer that you are removing. It is possible that the orange peel can be in the color layer.
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Re: Orange peel Wet sanding
Originally Posted by geekdout
If you do ever attempt something like that just make sure the orange peel is in the top layer that you are removing. It is possible that the orange peel can be in the color layer.
test spots are crucial.
OP, a paint gauge is necessary to dictate how much paint is being removed for a given leveling effect. every car is different.
i think a sensible approach for a car with factory paint is to be armed with a paint depth gauge and look into demin or velvet pads, depending on the situation.
a reduction in peel will help improve DOI (distinctness of image, in other words, the resolution of a reflection on the painted surface) and ultimately, that should be what you're after on a car with factory paint.
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