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Wet sanding grille surround

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by greymac, Aug 30, 2017.

  1. Aug 30, 2017 at 3:56 PM
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    greymac

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    Okay... the chrome had to go. Used primer, MGM paint, and the clear coat, all Dupli-Color brand.

    I've never wet-sanded before, and not sure how much is enough before switching to finer grits.

    What will the surface feel like when ready for buffing?

    Sandpaper is soaking in water now.

     
  2. Aug 30, 2017 at 4:00 PM
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    Right now the surface is rough. I can't even tell there is clear coat on it. Is that normal?:help:
     
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    sub'd. looking to do this to my grill and fender flares which are peeling pretty bad. what grit and process did you use to remove the chrome?
     
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    Sounds like dry sprayed. Start with 1500 and see what happens. Should dull out and reveal texture, if dry sprayed. How many coats of clear?
     
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    How long has it dried? I don't know that much abiut wet sanding but I believe it has to be completely dry first and you need quite a few coats of clear to wet sand.
     
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    Yeah, definitely needs to be dry. You will know when paper hits it. If it don't move easy, it's not dry.
     
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    I didn't remove the chrome. Just cleaned really well. The directions on the adhesion promoter didn't say to sand.

     
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    It's been 27 hours since the last application of clear coat.
     
  9. Aug 30, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Should be good then.
     
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    2 light coats, one medium, then another single coat about 15 hours later.
     
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    I'm gonna have to go get more paper then. Only have 400 and 600 on hand.
     
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    Yeah, you're good. Start with 1500 till it looks smooth on surface. Be careful on edges and corner areas. If doing all by hand, step up to a 2000, then 3000. Should be able to buff out the 3000 easily. Just keep you're paper clean. What compound are you using?
     
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    Cool thanks! I haven't seen that stuff before. Has anyone done a bumper with it? I'm playing with the idea of color matching all the chrome and black bits (super white). Maybe like an "arctic" edition or something.
     
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    I'm open to suggestions. What I have on hand is Meguiar's Scratch X, and Turtle Wax

     
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    Have you seen this? Should be able to get the Super White no problem.

     
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    To clarify... since I'm doing this by hand... do I start with 1500 grit or 2000?
     
  17. Aug 30, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    You don't know anyone with a DA polisher? Would make it much easier
     
  18. Aug 30, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    DA polisher? I have a drill...

    Ah... dual action
     
  19. Aug 30, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Yes, dual action. Don't use a drill with a pad. Will leave marks unless you really know what you are doing. I only use DA because I'm not good with a direct drive unit. Those guys are good!!!
     
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    I might just pick up some Meguiars Ultimate Compound and Polish if you want to buy locally. If not, maybe something like Menzerna PF2500. It cuts like a mild Compound or heavy polish. And it often polishes out ready for wax or Sealant.

    Don't use the turtle wax for sure for that particular task. You don't want to be using a cleaner wax for that. And scratchX isn't really made for that type of work.
     

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