Shining dull paint?
02-24-2009, 12:59 AM
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Shining dull paint? When i bought my T/A, the lower half of the front bumper had dullish black paint. Not sure why, maybe someone took a rattle-can to it to cover some rock chips or something but everything below the fog lights is kind of dull. What should i do to try and make it match the rest of the paint? I was thinking some wet sanding and then a good wax? What grits should i be using? Any other suggestions? Thanks guys
you can kind of see what im talking about in this pic:
you can kind of see what im talking about in this pic:
02-24-2009, 01:23 AM
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start with a 1500 grit then hit it with a 2000 grit to remove all the scatches then buffit out with a good wax....i'de start with a wool pad to bring back the shine then finish it with a regular black pad to remove the swirls left behind from woll pad....the your done....
02-24-2009, 07:46 PM
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I would try to use 2500 or 3k paper before buffing. It will be much easier and faster than the 2k. I should know, used to wetsand and buff cars all day as my college job.
Are you going to be doing this by hand?
Are you going to be doing this by hand?
02-24-2009, 07:58 PM
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yes i will be doing this by hand. How does this process sound:
1. Wet sand 2000 grit
2. wet sand 2500 grit
3. Buff with rubbing compund
4. Wax and buff
Also where can i get high grit (2000+ sandpaper)? Would paint stores have it? Not really looking to spend a ton.
1. Wet sand 2000 grit
2. wet sand 2500 grit
3. Buff with rubbing compund
4. Wax and buff
Also where can i get high grit (2000+ sandpaper)? Would paint stores have it? Not really looking to spend a ton.
