flat black paint....wet sand and buff?
01-22-2009, 08:36 PM
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flat black paint....wet sand and buff? The paint on my black trans am is really nice, except for the lower half of the front bumper. Right about level with the foglights, it looks like the previous owner sprayed with rattlecan, or it got painted but never wetsanded. Basically, its not glossy. Just flat black looking. I was thinking of doing 1000, then 2000grit wet sanding, and then a good wax. Think this should help? Maybe some rubbing compound or polish? Thanks guys
01-22-2009, 10:48 PM
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No wax after the 2000 grit; buff with rubbing compound-rough cut, then buffing compound-fine cut.
It will be more shiny than the whole car, but you can wax after that.
The wax washes off; it really doesnt do anything.
It will be more shiny than the whole car, but you can wax after that.
The wax washes off; it really doesnt do anything.
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01-23-2009, 10:29 AM
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like he said above.... But if its spray painted its not going to help ne thing... do you have any pics... .also be careful with the 1k grit sandpaper not to cut to deep.... id go 1500 then 3k.... then buff it!
01-23-2009, 11:35 PM
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3k good if you work in a body shop and it avaliable. but if your the average guy walking in to a paint supply you better have the plastic ready. it gonna set you back like 80$ for 15 6in discs
01-24-2009, 02:06 PM
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that is only if you're planning on doing it with a DA... hand sanding/wet sanding i sell 9x11 sheets in packs of 5 for under $10 (1500/2000/2500/3000) at my shop.. will work just fine
Last edited by Ricer; 01-24-2009 at 02:17 PM.
