Layson Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I don't know if this is the proper forum. Anybody know the process of wet sanding and what is involved? This is somthing that I have always wanted to learn how to do. thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I don't know if this is the proper forum. Anybody know the process of wet sanding and what is involved? This is somthing that I have always wanted to learn how to do. thanks!! Whne the junkman finds this he will help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yup, the Junkman is Da Man !!!!!! Go buy yourself a hood or fender at a junkyard and practice, practice and practice some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I bought myself an old motorcyle that I did a lot of wet sanding on and I really learned what it took to make it look good. It takes time and patience and care. I am doing some of it right now on the fender of my black G8. I'll take photos. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cyclone Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Truth be told... The thing I have found with set-sanding... Have a good buffer!! Wet sanding is only the first part of the battle... Its getting the shine back afterword that is the hard part to me (I still do all my buffing by hand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 AJ:help: where are you man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Wet sanding is definitely something I've always wanted to learn how to do... being as I'm a lifelong GM owner/fan I've had to "live with" my fair share of orange peel... I'm ready to have a nice peel free finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm not sure I would do much wet sanding on my factory finish as I don't think they are as thick as say a custom paint job would be. I do however do it a lot on my cars for rock chip correction. I have a few photos already taken last night and had to wait for the clear to dry to wet sand it again tonight and see if it's level with the surface then I will start the polishing phase. I'll post pics... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 b_pappy Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm not sure I would do much wet sanding on my factory finish as I don't think they are as thick as say a custom paint job would be. GM (and all manufacturers) have it down to a science on how thin they can spray paint. Wet sanding a factory job runs the risk of going through the clear. Then again I've seen some pros do it. I wouldn't practice on my car. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Layson Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 I'm not sure I would do much wet sanding on my factory finish as I don't think they are as thick as say a custom paint job would be. I do however do it a lot on my cars for rock chip correction. I have a few photos already taken last night and had to wait for the clear to dry to wet sand it again tonight and see if it's level with the surface then I will start the polishing phase. I'll post pics... Chris What is your process of repairing rock chips?? I am curious. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 What is your process of repairing rock chips?? I am curious. Thanks! Bear with me... I am taking photo's and will do a step by step... I just hope this one comes out OK... lol Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 AJ:help: where are you man? Somebody rang? I have a three part video series that I did over a year ago on wet sanding. I was using different products then but now I exclusively use Adam's Polishes. Take a look at these videos to get an idea of what it takes. I can then point you in the right direction as far as which products of Adam's to use in place of the ones in the videos. I will be doing a new video series on wet sanding featuring Adam's products in the very near future. Stay tuned! Wet Sanding 101 - Part 1 <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UmzrrNi2Yk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UmzrrNi2Yk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Wet Sanding 101 - Part 2 <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFNDIdCS3Q&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymFNDIdCS3Q&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Wet Sanding 101 - Conclusion <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYH-TMwJ6q0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYH-TMwJ6q0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Looks like you have the foam rubber pad as well... I think mine is a MeGuires one. Just waiting on my Adam's sanding package... Great vids man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Looks like you have the foam rubber pad as well... I think mine is a MeGuires one. Just waiting on my Adam's sanding package... Great vids man! Nope, that was a Lake Country orange pad. Unless you're talking about the sanding block? That is a Meguiar's one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DCRANER Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 This can be tricky. I have done quite a bit of wet sanding on classic car restorations over the years. If you have a new base coat / clear coat paint job, then you would know from the painter how much clear is on the car. Usually there is a number of coats, so it is common to in steps wet sand with, say, 1200 grit, then 1500, then 2000, and finally a 3000 pad with an air tool. That would give you a near perfect, no orange peel finish. You then buff with quality polishing compounds (i.e.,3M) with foam pads, so you don't burn anything. If you have a new factory car, then you have to be careful. I have done just the 3000 pad as a clean up type thing, then buffed. The 3000 pad removes very little clear and may be enough to get rid of most of the factory orange peel. You can go to a good body shop and they have a sensor tool usually to show how many mils. of clear is on the car, so you have a safe starting point / opinion. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Layson Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thanks for the help. I am sure I will have some more questions when I get started!!! Thanks again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 This can be tricky. I have done quite a bit of wet sanding on classic car restorations over the years. If you have a new base coat / clear coat paint job, then you would know from the painter how much clear is on the car. Usually there is a number of coats, so it is common to in steps wet sand with, say, 1200 grit, then 1500, then 2000, and finally a 3000 pad with an air tool. That would give you a near perfect, no orange peel finish. You then buff with quality polishing compounds (i.e.,3M) with foam pads, so you don't burn anything. If you have a new factory car, then you have to be careful. I have done just the 3000 pad as a clean up type thing, then buffed. The 3000 pad removes very little clear and may be enough to get rid of most of the factory orange peel. You can go to a good body shop and they have a sensor tool usually to show how many mils. of clear is on the car, so you have a safe starting point / opinion. Hope this helps. That's why I tell people not to try this at home! Thanks for the help. I am sure I will have some more questions when I get started!!! Thanks again!!! Make sure you have a look at this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I don't know if this is the proper forum. Anybody know the process of wet sanding and what is involved?
This is somthing that I have always wanted to learn how to do.
thanks!!
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