Special wet sanding and buffing tools for tight areas

[RaskyR1]

Just wanted to see some of the ideas people have used for wet sanding and buffing tight or hard to reach areas. I'm going to be doing the cut n' buffs for a classic restoration shop and they are expecting the paint to be like glass EVERYWHERE. I checked out some of their current work being done and they were doing some sanding in areas that I normally wouldn't get to crazy with simply because I don't like removing sanding marks by hand. The shop specializes in Eleanor clones so the majority of the cars I will be doing are '67-'68 Mustangs with all the side and hood scoops. The bumpers may be on the some of the cars too making it hard to get at a lot of areas.

So basically I'd like to see if anyone has any tips or tricks I may not have heard of for working on hard to reach areas.

For now I ordered a bunch of different foam blocks from Motor Guard and I will cut some of them up into smaller sizes for sanding. I was also looking at the Griots 3" DA as a possible tool or maybe even the LC 3" wool ball....



Thanks,
Rasky

[Mike Phillips]

Invest in some very thin masking tapes, I think 3M goes down to 1/8" inch which should be more than enough to protect an edge without a lot of overhang.

Luckily you have M105 for removing sanding marks by hand, before M105 there were plenty of compounds around that would remove sanding marks by hand but not many that would leave the paint looking like you just waxed it.

Maybe invest in some small welders and fabricator clamps and start exercising your fingers? If you sand where you can't get a buffer than you'll have to remove the sanding marks by hand.

Also look into Meguiar's or similar small air tools that can be used with 3" sanding discs and buffing pads.

You've really come a long way since when I first started seeing you post to the forums.

Congratulations on the cool new responsibilities, I'm confident you'll make a great name for yourself.

[RaskyR1]

Invest in some very thin masking tapes, I think 3M goes down to 1/8" inch which should be more than enough to protect an edge without a lot of overhang.

Luckily you have M105 for removing sanding marks by hand, before M105 there were plenty of compounds around that would remove sanding marks by hand but not many that would leave the paint looking like you just waxed it.

Maybe invest in some small welders and fabricator clamps and start exercising your fingers? If you sand where you can't get a buffer than you'll have to remove the sanding marks by hand.

Also look into Meguiar's or similar small air tools that can be used with 3" sanding discs and buffing pads.

You've really come a long way since when I first started seeing you post to the forums.

Congratulations on the cool new responsibilities, I'm confident you'll make a great name for yourself.

Thanks Mike! I've learned a lot of new things from you on both MOL and AG.

I'm eagerly waiting for the new Meguiar's Finishing System to be available....those 3" wool pads should come in handy too. I know I will have to hand buff some areas but really want to eliminate as much as possible as my fingers cramp up real easy.

FYI, I'll be heading up there after work tomorrow to start on one and I'll try and get some pics of all the cars they have in there.

Rasky

[Mike Phillips]

FYI, I'll be heading up there after work tomorrow to start on one and I'll try and get some pics of all the cars they have in there.

Rasky

I am so jealous! You lucky dog!

Have you ever used the Wet Wedge?

[Mike Phillips]

I posted this to a thread by jlb85 here because I've seen him sanding with the running water routine in a couple of his posts now and there's a better way.

Here's his thread,
1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S Race Car Wet-Sand Miracle by AutoLavish


Here's my post


Also just to comment, in this write-up and in another write-up you recently posted I've seen you using a water hose while wet-sanding, which is a common practice.



A good friend of mine invested a product called the Wet Wedge" and it duplicates what you're doing only you don't have to stand there and hold the hose as the sanding blocks are water-fed.

I shot this video back in 2006 I think, check it out...


WetWedge Soft Block

[RaskyR1]

I am so jealous! You lucky dog!

Have you ever used the Wet Wedge?

Never used it before but I definitely checked it out the other day after you posted it in Marcs thread! May have to pick one up though .

I have 3 different foam blocks now and I just ordered this kit form Motor Guard today along with their run razor.

I think I will cut the WB-1 Wonder Block up into a 1" piece for some of the flat tight areas.

Motor Guard: Surface Conditioning

Motor Guard: Surface Conditioning

[Mike Phillips]

I think I will cut the WB-1 Wonder Block up into a 1" piece for some of the flat tight areas.

Motor Guard: Surface Conditioning

Motor Guard: Surface Conditioning

Looking forward to some of your future write-ups!