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Rikarus · 08-06-2009, 05:53 PM

ok you have to do several coats of paint, and it is still a little bumpy, can you sand it with 400 or 600 and polish?

Or is there a reccomended rubbing compound to utilize?

I searched but did not see much about types compounds or the possiblity of knocking it down wet sanding.

tyvm!

(co-worker flung door open right into a trailer at lunch today, 1/4 nick along traing edge of door!!! sigh she started crying....and paid for stuff to fix.)

Moose · 08-06-2009, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikarus

ok you have to do several coats of paint, and it is still a little bumpy, can you sand it with 400 or 600 and polish?

Or is there a reccomended rubbing compound to utilize?

I searched but did not see much about types compounds or the possiblity of knocking it down wet sanding.

tyvm!

(co-worker flung door open right into a trailer at lunch today, 1/4 nick along traing edge of door!!! sigh she started crying....and paid for stuff to fix.)

Rikarus,

I'd first try polishing the touch-up with a mildly abrasive polish. '3M' offers some good products such as "Finesse It" which I found at NAPA.

Ed

savage71ChevelleSS · 08-06-2009, 10:04 PM

400 or 600 grit will take clear coat right off if you are not careful. If I was going to do any sanding on this car, I would use something like 1500 grit, then a fine polish

Rikarus · 08-07-2009, 12:37 AM

excellent thanks for the advice guys, thought I saw 400-600 somewhere, but seemed rough and it never hurts to ask. I have 3M rubing and glaze, think I will avoid sanding.

TYVM!

Baughman · 08-11-2009, 04:09 PM

Any update on how it went?

Flaminbird · 08-19-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikarus

excellent thanks for the advice guys, thought I saw 400-600 somewhere, but seemed rough and it never hurts to ask. I have 3M rubing and glaze, think I will avoid sanding.

TYVM!

Definitely avoid sanding!! Especially with grits that course. 1500-2000+ is usually used. And if you wetsand with that you need a D/A to remove the fine scratches and get the shine back. I've wetsanded my car before then used my P&C to remove orange peel.

08-06-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	Sanding touch up paint? ok you have to do several coats of paint, and it is still a little bumpy, can you sand it with 400 or 600 and polish? Or is there a reccomended rubbing compound to utilize? I searched but did not see much about types compounds or the possiblity of knocking it down wet sanding. tyvm! (co-worker flung door open right into a trailer at lunch today, 1/4 nick along traing edge of door!!! sigh she started crying....and paid for stuff to fix.)

08-11-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
Baughman Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 475	Any update on how it went? __________________ Black/Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, and Polished 20's VIN# 28396

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08-06-2009, 10:04 PM	#3
savage71ChevelleSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Imperial Blue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 264	400 or 600 grit will take clear coat right off if you are not careful. If I was going to do any sanding on this car, I would use something like 1500 grit, then a fine polish

08-07-2009, 12:37 AM	#4
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	excellent thanks for the advice guys, thought I saw 400-600 somewhere, but seemed rough and it never hurts to ask. I have 3M rubing and glaze, think I will avoid sanding. TYVM!