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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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I was just wondering if you can wet sand spray paint? If so what grit to use, I have 1500 is that fine enough??? TIA
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Sure you can wetsand it, but youll need at least 2000 grit and a good cutting compound to get it to look decent.
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Thanks for the fast reply. Do you know where I can get a good cutting compound at?
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For the really good ones, head over to a local automotive paint store. Otherwise, you can pick some up at places like autozone or pepboys. Don't forget to pick up some polish while youre at it.
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Awesome!! I really appreciate it!!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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what's your project?
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Im painting the top of the third brake light. It looks Sooooooo much better black on top than the faded red it was. A little wet sandin and some clear coat it should look sweet!!! Its on a red TA btw but im sure u knw that by the sig i have.
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can you post up some pics?
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Yea Ill see if I can post some pics tonight. If not tonight def tommorrow.
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After wetsanding with 2000 grit, what would you use to polish it back up, in terms of what equipment and compounds exactly.
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Old Jun 28, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Hopefully someone who knows will chime in. cause right now in just going to use 2000 grit then try some sort of buffing compound and see how it goes.
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Just found this writeup, it helps a bit but I'd certainly like to see pictures after each step...

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