| then there really isnt much to it. Take 1200 grit sandpaper, and a big bucket of water. Let the sand paper soak for maybe 30 seconds in the water to losen it up just a bit. Go back and forth in even strokes. DO NOT go back and forth quickly in one spot, you will burn the paint in that area. Do this process over the entire area of whatever it is you are sanding. Be extremely careful on any edges, DO NOT hit the edges directlyt with the sandpaper. What I mean is don't bend the sand paper around the edge and go back and forth. The edge does not catch the clear in the same manner and many times has less clear bonded, thus if you use the same process you will go through the clear. Sand, stop, feel, sand. stop, feel, sand. stop, feel. When the orange peel texture is no longer prersent you have done a good job and are ready for the next step. The water as you sand will look a little milky, this is the clear coming off with the water as you sand so don't freak out. If this is your first time wet sanding, dont try to be a pro and get rid of every little bit of orange peel, the chances of you cutting through the clear are very good. This takes time and practice. You having an extra center panel to do this on is great. If you want after sanding for a little bit, take away the 1200 and move to a 1500 grit paper. This will finish it off very nicely. Depending on what grit paper you used, take the appropriate compound to the body piece. If you used 1200 paper, use 1200 equivalent compound. If you do not use the same grade compound it will look hazy when done. After you buff it with compound buff again with finesse. If you have an adjustable RPM buffer make sure not to set it all the way up at first. Heat is your enemy in regards to burning your paint. Never hold the buffer in one spot, move it back and forth and dont spend too much time on one area. If you have questions on what products to use, find a local shop that sells painting products and go speak with someone there. They are normally very helpful and many times have further insight on different useful products.
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