Davola Posted May 6, 2011 Happy Friday All! Just wondering if someone could give me a quick tutorial or rundown on how to wetsand.. Thanks as always! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted May 6, 2011 I set the faucet to a slow stream and keep dipping the sandpaper and part into the stream while sanding. If I'm sanding the body after painting, I put a little squirt of Dawn dishwashing liquid into a container and add water. Then dip the sandpaper into the container. The Dawn seems to lubricate the sandpaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davola Posted May 6, 2011 Thank you very much Jim! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) My approach is similar to Jim's, but I will fill the sink with warm water and add a little dishwashing liquid to that. I don't sand under water, but I'll dip it enough to keep everything wet. And make sure your sandpaper is made for "wet or dry" sanding. If not, it will likely fall apart quickly. Edited May 6, 2011 by Trae Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Kucaba Posted May 6, 2011 Also soak the paper for about 10 minutes before you begin sanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted May 6, 2011 Never heard about soaking the paper, Mike. Why is that? Make it softer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scalenut Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) same here ,, except I don't bother with the soap ... soap residue will wreak havoc if you plan to spray any further paint/clear. that said I may try it anyway Edited May 6, 2011 by scalenut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agent G Posted May 7, 2011 Another key point is don't press too hard. Let the paper do the cutting. It's not necessary to overpower the paint, you are in effect beginning the polishing. I have always used a bit of dish soap and have never had an issue afterwards. G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Kucaba Posted May 7, 2011 Never heard about soaking the paper, Mike. Why is that? Make it softer? DING,DING,DING!!( this forum needs a "Thumbs Up" widjet) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete J. Posted May 7, 2011 I use a little different technique. I have a spray bottle of distilled water(very cheap at the grocery store in the bottled water aisle). I use micromesh pads and a light spray of the water. I put a towel in my lap and have at it. Frequent spritz of water clears the residue. I can do this at my bench and don't have any contamination problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diymirage Posted May 8, 2011 i do my sanding in the shower its a perfect supply of warm water and it gives me something to do while i soak also, by presoaking the pads you make them more pliable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pastor Plastic Posted May 8, 2011 i do my sanding in the shower its a perfect supply of warm water and it gives me something to do while i soak also, by presoaking the pads you make them more pliable LOLOL!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Kucaba Posted May 8, 2011 i do my sanding in the shower its a perfect supply of warm water and it gives me something to do while i soak also, by presoaking the pads you make them more pliable I do that,and wash & prepare my salads (ala Kramer) Saves on water! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites