Smoove Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 you could take it a step further and wetsand with 3000 or a trizac 3000 grit pad, it will start to bring back the shine and make buffing easier. And for buffing I always used 3m compound #1,#2,#3. Also maybe pick up a cheap buffer? 3000 ??? I dont think I have ever seen 3000. And yes a cheap buffer is in my future. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronmyers74 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Also, if your worried about burning through on the edges, use masking tape and tape of the edges. And good luck in for results:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronmyers74 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 you could take it a step further and wetsand with 3000 or a trizac 3000 grit pad, it will start to bring back the shine and make buffing easier. And for buffing I always used 3m compound #1,#2,#3. Also maybe pick up a cheap buffer? 3000 ??? I dont think I have ever seen 3000. And yes a cheap buffer is in my future. http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=3000+grit+wet+sandpaper&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=26784214525&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12319802181863133875&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6fv9uaa67b_e Lol there is 3000 grit sandpaper, I used it on a mustang quartpanel to bring back some of the shine, took time out of the final buff time. Because all your doing is refining the scratches so when I did the quarter panel, who ever sprayed it got runs and pollen so I took a razor blade and cut the runs then I started with 1000 grit,than 1200 or 1500 can't remember. Then went to 3000 before I buffed it. Also look around I think portacable has a cheap like 80 buffer, also some autozones have a buffing kit for like 69 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Also, if your worried about burning through on the edges, use masking tape and tape of the edges. And good luck in for results:D Because it's all curved I am worried. I have a feeling this will take a lot of elbow grease Here is a pic from a few days ago. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronmyers74 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I would use a soft flexible wet sanding block, that way it conforms to the curves and also let it cure for a day or two. And then tape the edges off, because I guarantee you will burn through the edges faster than sanding a flat part, or curved part. Now I am not claiming to be a professional, but I went through burning through edges when I took my collision repair class(had 3.5 years of it) and once you burn through the edges its a pain to fix. And remember your paint will only look as good as your prep work so make sure you are happy with the prep job before you paint:) also what color are you using? here's a link to maybe help and give some ideas. http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?31766-Practice-wet-sanding-buffing-polishing-applying-sealant Edit you should be able to find a block like this as an orileys or autozone it will be flexible/stiff http://www.amazon.com/3M-05526-Wetordry-2-3-Sponge/dp/B000PEPCGI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1391326699&sr=8-6&keywords=3m+wet+sanding+block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 It will stay white. I think I'm on the 7th or 8th coat. Only sanded to up 600 grit between coats so far. Because of the curves, a 2" PVC pipe with sand paper wrapped around it has been my main sanding block. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronmyers74 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well white will be more forgiving, and I would really suggest a sanding block that is flexible, squishy, while doing the wet sanding of the clear coat. And it looks really good, and I bet it will turn on good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Well white will be more forgiving, and I would really suggest a sanding block that is flexible, squishy, while doing the wet sanding of the clear coat. And it looks really good, and I bet it will turn on good! Thanks. And I will find a flexible sanding block. I will need one for the Amp rack/center console. The poor box has been the learning part of this project. 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronmyers74 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Autozone, or any orileys should have one, just make sure its meant for wetsanding, or I could sen you one if you want. And also learning is fun if it's something you like doing:) and even if it's been a learning curve it looks really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted February 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Autozone, or any orileys should have one, just make sure its meant for wetsanding, or I could sen you one if you want. And also learning is fun if it's something you like doing:) and even if it's been a learning curve it looks really good This learning curve cost me a crap load of money doing the port walls which you can't see in the pic. There are even more rules to metallic paint than I thought. I am enjoying the learning. But it is making the build take longer than planned on 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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