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ummm are you left with no clearcoat after the sanding????
Posted by
MrSex-Z
on May 29, 2003 at 9:28 PM
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Wetsanding, Buffing, Polishing: 101 - The things the 'pros'
posted by AshsZ (FabZEM All)
on May 29, 2003 at 09:21 PM
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i prefure to keep as much paint left on my car as possible... you can see by sanding your car this would go against my preferance... unless you decide to repaint your car?
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Wetsanding, Buffing, Polishing: 101 - The things the 'pros'
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AshsZ (FabZEM All)
21:21:33 05/29/03
Ahhh...sandpaper to my car... not something I wanna try....
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Jodecy
21:28:16 05/29/03
diddo... (n/m)
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MrSex-Z
21:32:05 05/29/03
pretty much the same thing a clay bar does. (i think) (n/m)
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genic
21:35:27 05/29/03
If only it were that easy. Clay bar is primarily used in the
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AshsZ (FabZEM All)
21:37:08 05/29/03
hence why i said (i think)
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genic
21:45:18 05/29/03
ummm are you left with no clearcoat after the sanding???? -
MrSex-Z
21:28:16 05/29/03
its 2000 grit paper, you are losing like .00000001 inches (n/m)
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Chickan_Z (OH)
21:29:56 05/29/03
ICQ if you can, >>
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Deja_Vu
21:51:13 05/29/03
Great info! Thanks for posting! (n/m)
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JC (Vegas)
21:33:54 05/29/03
Nice write up, thanks Ash. Now PB those moldings =) (n/m)
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Zeus
21:37:45 05/29/03
Anyone that never did this before practice on something else
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rdeatrick (PA)
21:38:09 05/29/03
I need a beater to test/practice on :)
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blaZe(Dallas)
21:38:25 05/29/03
could this procedure get rid of swirrels too? (n/m)
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ZLover4Life
21:43:54 05/29/03
Try an orbital buffer to get rid of swirls. (n/m)
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rdeatrick (PA)
21:52:07 05/29/03
seems like overkill for swirrels
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Marshall
21:52:54 05/29/03
yes, but you only need the buffing part - not the sanding
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markpearl91tt
22:33:33 05/29/03
Questions about the Meguiers products
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ImTheDevil
21:52:37 05/29/03
no, but i just learned you can use them with the buffer.
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2ch+ad2
22:57:36 05/29/03
The products that Ash is using are from the consumer line
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Pats300zx
06:23:16 05/30/03
Thanks man, bookmarked :) (n/m)
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ImTheDevil
09:09:43 05/30/03
Thanks for the info Ash (even tho I'm afraid to try it) :-) (n/m)
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Zach@300zxTwinTurbo.com
21:57:30 05/29/03
Damn, you're a badass :-)
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Bernowt (So. Fla)
22:05:13 05/29/03
looks really good! (n/m)
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Wagz
22:21:56 05/29/03
That takes some balls to just start sanding off some clear
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Chaaarmndr (NoVA)
22:25:16 05/29/03
1500 grit is recommended for cars with cured paint
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markpearl91tt
22:26:40 05/29/03
SO i shouldt worry about cutting through the clear on a
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Bobby12many
22:47:15 05/29/03
You *should* be fine
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markpearl91tt
23:10:09 05/29/03
thanks for the advice bro. (n/m)
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Bobby12many
23:24:23 05/29/03
Great write up! Very accurate...thanks for taking the time
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SpinNgrin
22:36:06 05/29/03
I'm digging the lip :) Paint looks great! (n/m)
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Kez43
22:37:15 05/29/03
very nice
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Nadir(Detroit)
23:01:01 05/29/03
looks sweet! thanks for the info
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Arkane
23:14:48 05/29/03
Cool, definately vote to faq. (n/m)
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1991S13
23:18:42 05/29/03
oh yes every car should be wet sanded after painting
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dragonballz
23:32:41 05/29/03
Cool! I had quite a bit of experience with that...
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Jackie
00:02:05 05/30/03
Awesome post Ash, one little thing you didn't mention though
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ZEngineer
00:07:32 05/30/03
You are correct, paint is much thiner around the sharp edges
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PLEAZURE in CA (SD)
01:15:26 05/30/03
Great info-now toothpic that wax outta the door handles:) (n/m)
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BOOZTD 3
02:59:50 05/30/03
nice job!
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HalfnHalf702[HJC]
04:03:29 05/30/03
yeah he is fabing the first heat resitant all Wood exhuast! (n/m)
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dragonballz
08:03:58 05/30/03
lol, that's what I was thinking too...
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spicyZ
08:47:54 05/30/03
Looks great-
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Dave W
05:34:08 05/30/03
I have some major concerns>>
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Pats300zx
05:55:42 05/30/03
I tend to agree with Pat...
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Greg (Dallas)
08:06:38 05/30/03
Very True.
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Eggman
09:42:33 05/30/03
I have question regarding the thickness of clear finish
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Z-ster_au
07:00:09 05/30/03
You need a special instrument.
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Greg (Dallas)
08:07:44 05/30/03
Thanks, I'll check it out (n/m)
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Z-ster_au
21:38:36 05/30/03
Great write up. But...
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pooldog
08:50:10 05/30/03
Do you have a job? Seems like you have so much freakin
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kandy2dr
09:17:58 05/30/03
Sorry but "PROS", don't do what you just described...
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GqRaCeRx
11:30:24 05/30/03
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