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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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Default how to remover orange peel?

i have little spots of orange peel on my hood only i wanted to knoe is there a way to get rid of it without getting a new hood or a pint job?
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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try color sanding it or buffing it!!! normally, rite after they paint a car itll hav orange peel and dey get rid of it by color sanding or buffing it...
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 11:44 AM
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wet sanding also helps
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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Default Re: how to remover orange peel? (hondaumatic)

wet sand with 1000 grit to 1500 grit depending on how bad it is and then buff
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 08:44 PM
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not sure what wet sanding is can someone explain this to me? can i buy the stuff my self & will it mess up my paint? its not too bad u can only see from like 5 ft away
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Old Jul 15, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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you gotster sander it with 1500 grit then buff
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