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start with a 1200 then 1500, 2000grit and if you can get hold of any finer 2500 or 3000 then go all the way through the grits up to, i think a 4000 is the finest I've seen, but don't skip any grits. I've found up to a 2000 is sufficient then rubbing compound, polish and wax. remember when wet sanding....LIGHT HANDS, PLENTY OF WATER and DON'T GO TOO NEAR TO ANY EDGES.
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Is car sandpaper different from wood sandpaper?
For pure sanding of bondo or metal, No. If you are preping to paint or sanding primer you should use Wet or Dry sandpaper and sand wet.
When you prime a car do you have to dry sand or wet sand the car before you paint it.?
You really could do either or neither. If your using an epoxy primer sanding is not necessary. If not you could wet or dry sand whichever you prefer. Wet sanding makes for a smoother texture finish and less dust of course.
When should you wet sand a car?
Wet sanding new paint on a car is very important if you want to get that paint to look it's best, having a glassy smooth look and feel! Wet sanding is meant to flatten and level out new paint, remove small runs or sags, remove surface debris that landed on the paint while it was wet, flatten out orange peel along with minor pot holes, which are called "fish eyes," within the paint. Rubbing compound is applied after a wet sand to bring the color of the paint back to life before clear coat or "Silicone Free" glaze applications. NOTE: You should not apply any wax until the paint has had 60 to 90 days to completely dry and get hard. ~someone els
How do you remove latex paint from the exterior of a car?
A sandblaster or sanding disc
What is meant by the term 'wet sanding'?
If your working on a car. This is the final step if you did body work on a car befor painting
What removes paint form the exterior of the car?
Paint stripper. Works for both metal and wood for a car sand otherwise surface contaminants will take longer to remove than sanding painting combined.
How to remove paint?
if you are trying to remove paint from the outer body of the car and you are looking to paint it. then start by sanding the outer body down to the bare metal then use your primary then first coat then second coat of paint
How do you paint a car?
== == i would start by wet sanding it with some 400 grid sandpaper and then take it to a car dealership and tell them that you wet sanded it and ask them to paint it, its alot cheaper if you wet sand it yourself ADDENEUM: Oh man, answer "how to paint a car" in one sentence!! That's a good one. I've written a book, created a one hour video, and that is, at the very least, the minimum it takes to explain this process- save "sand it, dip the brush in a gallon of paint, and move your hand back and forth". MY site contains free information, tips, and actual user comments- http://www.easypaintyourcar.com I hope you will find the REAL answer to this question, as opposed to the faux answer above.- Neil .......For More Questions ask Cenobio
How do you make paint protection for automotive paints?
Paint correction my friend is a very involved process that can stem from simple polishing and glazing with a high speed buffer for car wash scratches to moderate scratches to Wet Sanding the Orange peel out of an entire paint job. Now if your talking about protection for the paint surface you should use a clear coat such as the DuPont Teflon line of Clear Coats.
Can you repaint an auto body?
Yes you can repaint a car body there is prep work invalved with sanding and fixing rust and dents then there is primer and then the paint
Your car is gloss black but you want to change it to satin black... do i need a primer?
If the black gloss is in good condition, there is no need to use primer. Wet sand it with 800 grit, and use wax and grease remover both before and after sanding. Be careful not to sand through the black, and respray the car with either a satin black or a satin clearcoat. Make sure the paint you use is compatible with the existing black paint.
What grit of sandpaper do you use to sand a car?
When sanding a car, start with a coarse grit sandpaper, typically around 80 to 120 grit, for initial paint removal or to smooth out rough surfaces. For subsequent sanding, use medium grit sandpaper, like 320 to 400 grit, to refine the surface before priming or painting. Finally, finish with a fine grit, such as 600 to 800 grit, for a smooth surface prior to applying the final coats. Always ensure to use wet sanding techniques for the finer grits to minimize dust and achieve a better finish.
