Wet Sanding

[C-Rod]

Does anyone have any pictures of spray paint that has been wet sanded? Pretty much I want to see how much of a difference it makes.

[illinois_erik]

Does anyone have any pictures of spray paint that has been wet sanded? Pretty much I want to see how much of a difference it makes.

oh it makes a world of difference believe me that..sorry no pics tho.

[C-Rod]

I keep reading that haha. I just wish I could see for myself :/

[illinois_erik]

I keep reading that haha. I just wish I could see for myself :/

google wet sanding, theres a million and one ways, advice and pics to boot

i like to use a spray bottle with cold water and a few drops of dish soap

oh here I found some pics of a motorcycle I did..



wetsanded and clear w/ sparkles


wet sanded no clear


clear w/ sparkles


First dusting of clear


I didnt wetsand the clear, I wasnt being paid enough for that. But since the base was wetsanded and no orange peel the clear went on very well. I could have wetsanded the clear with 1500 then 2000 grit then buffed and it would have looked like wet glass

[evil_demon_01]

Have a look at my MRT and you shall find.

[C-Rod]

Have a look at my MRT and you shall find.

Thanks!

[C-Rod]

Have a look at my MRT and you shall find.

Do you mind if I post your pics in this thread? For future reference?

[evil_demon_01]

Do you mind if I post your pics in this thread? For future reference?

Of course not.

But remember this wetsanding is for a particular reason - After new Basecoat/Clearcoat acrylic lacquer paint/Clear.

Using 2K paint you shouldn't need to wetsand, Though for a show car finish it can be done.


Pre-wetsand, dull finish


After wetsanding & buff

[C-Rod]

thanks

[SOHC-FTW]

When using a paint with metallic or pearl in it such as a single stage you do not want to wet sand it. It will make the metallic or pearl blochy this goes for spray bombs aswell especially on body panels/large surface areas.

Now if you use a clear over the un color sanded metallic or pearl you can wet sand the top mil which is your clear coat not the actually paint itself.
This only apply's to single stage (Spraying a clear over it defeats the purpose of the paint) or a spray paint as you don't want to color sand the base just the clear.

None of what i posted above apply's to a solid color weither spray paint or single stage with no metallic or pearl in it or a base coat clear coat paint.