Wet sanding.. will this Da polisher work?

[keggy88]

Hi guys,

I've just had my car re sprayed and had the painter add 3 coats of clear coat so I can wet sand after.

I have been offered a Das6 pro plus to do this. My question is will this be right for the job. I've searched the net a lot looking info and people seem to say that any more than 8-10mm throw will be hard to use.

This machine has 15mm which is making me unsure where it is suitable.

DAS 6 Pro Plus - 15mm Dual Action Polisher - Shop 'n' Shine

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Craig

[Mike Phillips]

I don't think it will be hard to use but be careful as it may remove a lot of paint very fast.

IF you decide to use this tool then stick with high quality sanding discs from Meguiar's, 3M and/or Mirka. We carry all of these brands here at AG.


There's a 8mm version by that same company I think, that would be an easier and safer tool to use.

I teach using the PC, Griot's and Megs 8mm DA Polishers in my class on hand and machine sanding. They work great.


Here's a very in-depth article on how to sand by machine....


Damp-Sanding Tools, Tips and Techniques by Mike Phillips

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a related article,


Can the Flex 3401 be used to wetsand?



While it's not safe to machine sand using a Flex 3401 for car paint I do show this for sanding gel-coat boats and aluminum pontoon boats in my boat detailing book.

[keggy88]

thanks mike for the info. Ive decided to go for one of the other type either a das6 500w or 900w.

Firstly would 500W be enough to do this job comfortably or would I be better going for 900W.

I will supplier images later today of the paint condition. I'm wondering whether I can use 3000-5000 grit or a velvet orange peel removal pad to decrease the orange peel instead of going 1500-3000-5000.

is this possible of do I really need to start 1500?