How would you go about leveling this out?

[Setec Astronomy]

Then get a Meguiar's Unigrit Sanding Block in #3000 grit and dress it like I show in the article and even shape it if you like.

Sold! Er....not sold, I don't see the 3000 grit here in the Autogeek store, only 1000, 1500, and 2000.

[Mike Phillips]

Sold! Er....not sold, I don't see the 3000 grit here in the Autogeek store, only 1000, 1500, and 2000.

You're right... I think they discontinued a few and just have those three...

Good catch, I should have read my own article and looked at my own pictures....



Meguiar's Unigrit Sanding Blocks are available in 3 different levels of aggressiveness.

#1000
#1500
#2000

[Setec Astronomy]

So is the 2000 too aggressive for this blob task?

[Romey-Rome]

Whoa. Thanks for all the feedback!

Thus far, my process has been
2000
3000
Ultimate Compound
Ultimate Polish

I have the Meguiars 2000 block, but doesn't seem to bite like the 3M sandpaper. Maybe I was using too much water. It was just kind of floating while doing little.

I kind of figured Langka leveler only worked on their own paints. Not OEM touchup.

Think liquid method sound like the safest bet. I can always add more touchup if I take too much off. Not so with clear coat. This IS my first rodeo.

[allenk4]

Whoa. Thanks for all the feedback!

Thus far, my process has been
2000
3000
Ultimate Compound
Ultimate Polish

I have the Meguiars 2000 block, but doesn't seem to bite like the 3M sandpaper. Maybe I was using too much water. It was just kind of floating while doing little.

I kind of figured Langka leveler only worked on their own paints. Not OEM touchup.

Think liquid method sound like the safest bet. I can always add more touchup if I take too much off. Not so with clear coat. This IS my first rodeo.

The Langka system is based on using OEM touch-up paints

[Niblick]

Flattening that with 5000 grit would take quite awhile and may be more dangerous than starting with 2000, because of the amount of time sanding, number of strokes and the temptation to apply too much pressure.

I suggest taping a lot if the surrounding area off. You can't tape too close to the blob or your sanding block will hit the tape and not allow you to get it level.

The "Blob Eliminator" can be purchased separately on AGO ($20). I have no experience with it, but there are several good reviews out there on it.

it was actually just the block i was pointing out, you can get a variety of paper grades. this one just happens to come with 5000 grit. sorry, i should have made that clearer

[Mike Phillips]

Whoa. Thanks for all the feedback!

That's how this forum operates. Lots of help no mean or rude people...

I have the Meguiars 2000 block, but doesn't seem to bite like the 3M sandpaper. Maybe I was using too much water. It was just kind of floating while doing little.

When doing this type of fine, precision work you want to work slow...

The #2000 grit blocks cut plenty fast for this type of work, just practice patience as the goal is to avoid doing this twice.

[Niblick]

I have to say, I love the look of those blocks! Might have to invest in a set

[Niblick]

Hmmm, a quick google search and it looks like they might not be available in the UK :-(

[Romey-Rome]

When doing this type of fine, precision work you want to work slow...

The #2000 grit blocks cut plenty fast for this type of work, just practice patience as the goal is to avoid doing this twice.

Yes. I will give it another try. I did not see the rounding corners bit when I first tried it. The sharp corners made me somewhat nervous around contours as it was making contact with the edges outside of my intended area.