eric587

my friend is practicing painting and my hood had clear coat pealing so i let him try it out, he did an alright job i guess just allot off orange peel, so i want to cut and buff it but dont have much can someone tell me how to do this thanks guys

mike703

get some water in a bucket. add 5 drops dawn dish soap. purchase 1500 and 2000 grit sandpapers. using the paper grits that i just mentioned will take a little longer to get the surface flat BUT will help to prevent you from sanding through the clear into the paint. once you get it flat with the 1500 move to 2000 and sand in only one direction. then buff, using a rubbing compound. then you can get your glazes and polishes or whatever.

mike703

also make sure youre using a sanding block

mike703

stay away from edges

gorillafart

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use the search button, thats how

eric587

thanks that was exaactally what i was looking for. Will the dish soap hurt the paint? and which compound will you recommend?

joeshmo

No, the dish soap helps to lubricate/let the water stay "slippery" longer. I use meguairs m105 and m205. If you can't find those, there are consumer grade rough equivalents (ultimate compound and ultimate polish).

eric587

Thanks guys thats exactly what im looking for. Does anyone know how to buy a good quality sanding block

joeshmo

The rubber 3m ones are alright. I have a flexible hand block that works really well for me and cost about 4$ online.

eric587

thanks for all the info ill upload before and after pictures when im done

AutoBodyByJake

B careful with the sanding block. You can burn through edges very quickly. If u want to make buffing easier finish off with some 2500 or 3000

joeshmo

When using meguiars sand paper, I find 3000 grit is a waste of time. Especially on an initial buff.

VRD^don

use 3M purple finishing film. =D no need to wet sand. less loading than wet sanding less pig tails and longer disc life.

joeshmo

Never even heard of it. I know some guys skip the wetsand and just use 3m superduty, but what is purple finishing film? Would love to see a product video or something.

VRD^don

http://3mcollision.com/3m-hookit-pur...500-30367.html

thats for the 3 inch pad, they also have it in multiple sizes.

mike703

if you read it says its for lacquer