Advise on removing 2000 grit wet sanding marks-rotary vs. Griots & M105 vs. HD cut???

[Mike Phillips]

I didn't wipe down the panel afterwards with a solvent.

Is this fresh paint?

What type of solvent would you recommend to wipe the panel down with?

Im not Chad but I would recommend a wax and grease remover. Prep All is a good one. Spray on, let dwell for approximately 15 seconds, wipe off. I would repeat that a couple times on the same spot. That should get you bare paint.

IF this is fresh paint, like less than 30 days old I'd be careful about wiping it with solvent.


Years ago I wrote the below article, (if you read it I state I NEVER wanted to write it but no one else would).

Note the FIRST paragraph and the color of the text for the heading


How to Mix IPA for Inspecting Correction Results


WARNING
Do not chemically strip FRESH PAINT. Fresh paint has not fully cross-linked, dried and hardened. Introducing any type of solvent to the surface and allowing it to dwell could have a negative effect on the paint.


If this is factory paint then I agree that you might want to strip a section to make sure the results you see are the true and accurate results.

If so... good job!

[RaskyR1]

I didn't wipe down the panel afterwards with a solvent. I guess this would determine if the polish or wax in Speed is just filing in the scratches or if product actually removed them. What type of solvent would you recommend to wipe the panel down with?

The oils and protective ingredients can mask some light defects (As would be the same with most any polish) so it would be a good idea. Mike makes a good point too about fresh paint.

On the left Speed was quickly hand applied like a wax, so as you can see it will hide some stuff. A wipe down should remove it though.

[kaliagent2001]

sand to 3000 and use a micofiber pad. works wonders

[cpdetail]

Thanks so much for all of the responses on this. I am just amazed by the knowledge and talent that everyone on this forum has. You guys have already taught me so much about the detail world. Thanks Mike for all the information and willing to share. I find myself like a sponge just soaking up all of your videos and posts, just trying to learn more and more. Thanks Chad for taking the time to respond as well. I viewed your website and you do unbelievable work. Not to leave anyone out- thanks again