Subject	You need a special instrument.
Posted by	Greg (Dallas) on May 30, 2003 at 8:07 AM
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In Reply To	I have question regarding the thickness of clear finish posted by Z-ster_au on May 30, 2003 at 07:00 AM
Message	Check Avalon Racing's website. Paul has some write-ups there that talk about that tool... I don't recall what it is called off the top of my head, but it measures the thickness of clearcoat in mils.
Follow Ups	Wetsanding, Buffing, Polishing: 101 - The things the 'pros' - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 21:21:33 05/29/03 Ahhh...sandpaper to my car... not something I wanna try.... - Jodecy 21:28:16 05/29/03 diddo... (n/m) - MrSex-Z 21:32:05 05/29/03 pretty much the same thing a clay bar does. (i think) (n/m) - genic 21:35:27 05/29/03 If only it were that easy. Clay bar is primarily used in the - AshsZ (FabZEM All) 21:37:08 05/29/03 hence why i said (i think) - 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) - Chickan_Z (OH) 21:29:56 05/29/03 ICQ if you can, >> - Deja_Vu 21:51:13 05/29/03 Great info! Thanks for posting! (n/m) - JC (Vegas) 21:33:54 05/29/03 Nice write up, thanks Ash. Now PB those moldings =) (n/m) - Zeus 21:37:45 05/29/03 Anyone that never did this before practice on something else - rdeatrick (PA) 21:38:09 05/29/03 I need a beater to test/practice on :) - blaZe(Dallas) 21:38:25 05/29/03 could this procedure get rid of swirrels too? (n/m) - ZLover4Life 21:43:54 05/29/03 Try an orbital buffer to get rid of swirls. (n/m) - rdeatrick (PA) 21:52:07 05/29/03 seems like overkill for swirrels - Marshall 21:52:54 05/29/03 yes, but you only need the buffing part - not the sanding - markpearl91tt 22:33:33 05/29/03 Questions about the Meguiers products - ImTheDevil 21:52:37 05/29/03 no, but i just learned you can use them with the buffer. - 2ch+ad2 22:57:36 05/29/03 The products that Ash is using are from the consumer line - Pats300zx 06:23:16 05/30/03 Thanks man, bookmarked :) (n/m) - ImTheDevil 09:09:43 05/30/03 Thanks for the info Ash (even tho I'm afraid to try it) :-) (n/m) - Zach@300zxTwinTurbo.com 21:57:30 05/29/03 Damn, you're a badass :-) - Bernowt (So. Fla) 22:05:13 05/29/03 looks really good! (n/m) - Wagz 22:21:56 05/29/03 That takes some balls to just start sanding off some clear - Chaaarmndr (NoVA) 22:25:16 05/29/03 1500 grit is recommended for cars with cured paint - markpearl91tt 22:26:40 05/29/03 SO i shouldt worry about cutting through the clear on a - Bobby12many 22:47:15 05/29/03 You *should* be fine - markpearl91tt 23:10:09 05/29/03 thanks for the advice bro. (n/m) - Bobby12many 23:24:23 05/29/03 Great write up! Very accurate...thanks for taking the time - SpinNgrin 22:36:06 05/29/03 I'm digging the lip :) Paint looks great! (n/m) - Kez43 22:37:15 05/29/03 very nice - Nadir(Detroit) 23:01:01 05/29/03 looks sweet! thanks for the info - Arkane 23:14:48 05/29/03 Cool, definately vote to faq. (n/m) - 1991S13 23:18:42 05/29/03 oh yes every car should be wet sanded after painting - dragonballz 23:32:41 05/29/03 Cool! I had quite a bit of experience with that... - Jackie 00:02:05 05/30/03 Awesome post Ash, one little thing you didn't mention though - ZEngineer 00:07:32 05/30/03 You are correct, paint is much thiner around the sharp edges - PLEAZURE in CA (SD) 01:15:26 05/30/03 Great info-now toothpic that wax outta the door handles:) (n/m) - BOOZTD 3 02:59:50 05/30/03 nice job! - HalfnHalf702[HJC] 04:03:29 05/30/03 yeah he is fabing the first heat resitant all Wood exhuast! (n/m) - dragonballz 08:03:58 05/30/03 lol, that's what I was thinking too... - spicyZ 08:47:54 05/30/03 Looks great- - Dave W 05:34:08 05/30/03 I have some major concerns>> - Pats300zx 05:55:42 05/30/03 I tend to agree with Pat... - Greg (Dallas) 08:06:38 05/30/03 Very True. - Eggman 09:42:33 05/30/03 I have question regarding the thickness of clear finish - Z-ster_au 07:00:09 05/30/03 You need a special instrument. - Greg (Dallas) 08:07:44 05/30/03 Thanks, I'll check it out (n/m) - Z-ster_au 21:38:36 05/30/03 Great write up. But... - pooldog 08:50:10 05/30/03 Do you have a job? Seems like you have so much freakin - kandy2dr 09:17:58 05/30/03 Sorry but "PROS", don't do what you just described... - GqRaCeRx 11:30:24 05/30/03
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