Wet Sanding

[Beezy]

Hi Guys! I am new here, haven't read all the rules and etc yet. but I'm a novice builder from Dallas, I'm on my 3rd build and I really want

to improve my body paint. ive started using an air brush and already have noticed HUGE differences. now I think I want to try wet sanding its a '64 impala lowrider

kit from revel. and I used a purple mixed with silver metallic both acrylic so, I would like some opinions on whats the best way I should start

ive looked up a few things so is there any specifics yall think I should know before diving right in.

-B

[JollySipper]

Hey, friend.... The Impala body has a lot of creases and raised character lines which will make it hard to sand without burning through. Sometimes when I need to wet sand something like that I will use Comet and a tooth brush. Use the scratchless Comet as it's less abrasive than the regular kind. Then after washing the body you can clear it..........

Hope this helps..

[Snake45]

You'll almost certainly want to clear-coat that paint mix before you start wet-sanding. Trust me (us) on this.

[astroracer]

You'll almost certainly want to clear-coat that paint mix before you start wet-sanding. Trust me (us) on this.

Be careful here. Clear coating is okay as long as there is a level surface to coat. IF there is any orange peel or dirt in the original paint clearing over THAT will not be good. wet sanding clear over a bad surface will do nothing to make it look better.

If the surface is smooth with little to no dirt nubs I have found wet sanding with ScotchBrite pads (the grey ultrafine one) will work better then using sandpaper. use the same warm water and dish soap mix.

Mark

[BigTallDad]

I'm not sure sanding a metallic is a good idea.

You might want to practice on plastic spoons...spray 'em and sand 'em.

[Snake45]

I'm not sure sanding a metallic is a good idea.

You might want to practice on plastic spoons...spray 'em and sand 'em.

I'm sure it's NOT a good idea. That's why I suggested clear-coating the metallic paint first.

[astroracer]

And I'm just saying if the surface is rough enough to require sanding, spraying clear over it will not fix it. It will have to be left up to the OP as to what he wants/needs to do. If the surface is that bad with a metallic he can sand it smooth and reshoot color. If the surface is good, a light scuffing with ultrafine ScotchBrite will give the clear some tooth and then you can polish the clear for more depth.

Mark