Started wet sanding and wheeling my car (not a repaint)

[mcalus]

I agree...I've seen some shops that charge up to $500 for a wetsand/buff/detail.

No way we could get even close to that in this small a** town.

[bri2203]

3000 is definitely not over kill. Not if you want that mirror finish.

I disagree, 2000 is plenty. Then you have to be worried about wheel marks , and rubbing through.

I agree...I've seen some shops that charge up to $500 for a wetsand/buff/detail.

We usually charge by the time it takes. Most of the cars we do have been repainted so it depends laquer or clearcoat and how much dirt is in the paint etc.

But 130 to do an entire car is a bargain. By the time you wash, tape up the car, wetsand, compound, polish, wax, You have a lot of time and a supplies invested.

[Joedashredder93]

Would this work for my car which still has the factory paint job or is the clear coat too thin. I have so many swirl marks and junk to get out. I should really get a new paint job but two days wet-sanding the car is alot cheaper

[mcalus]

Would this work for my car which still has the factory paint job or is the clear coat too thin. I have so many swirl marks and junk to get out. I should really get a new paint job but two days wet-sanding the car is alot cheaper

Yes, 3000 is like sanding your car with a piece of paper. It isn't very abrasive but enough to dull your clear. Just don't sit in one spot for too long and you will be fine. I would never use any lower grit than 3000 on stock clear IMO.

[Joedashredder93]

Okay thanks, I wouldn't really do the whole car just the places where the swirls are really noticeable.

[BP_Z28]

Would wet sanding take care of this or is it to far gone?

[Fbomb]

I think the rule is that if you can catch it with your fingernail then it's too deep to sand out.

[tenpin842]

3000 is definitely not over kill. Not if you want that mirror finish.

the buffing process we have it a 3 step process. 3000 is overkill IMO.
We have 3 different compounds we use after we wet sand a car. 3 different compounds, 3 different pads....works wonders. Then we polish it after that.

LOL...what do you think the rubbing compound is for? You wet sand with 3000, then use a rubbing compound that takes out scratches that are heavier then that.

Its all about the compounds and pads you use after the wet sand. We use 2 different foam pads for the 1st 2 steps then a wool pad for the final step.