Wet sanding issue!
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Wet sanding issue!
I tried to wet sand a little rock chip after touching it up. I was very hesitant to do so since I have never done this before. I followed all the tips on many web sites out there. I used 2000 grit and rubbed VERY lightly. well, I have a small spot around my chip now that appears "rough". Not shiny like the rest of the finish. I only rubbed it once or twice VERY lightly and checked to make sure I wasnt' doing any damage. Well, I guess I did? Any way to fix this without making it worse? I tried Meguiars paint cleaner and scratch X, didn't take it out completely. any other suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks.
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don't use a cleaner! You need a compound to take out the small sanding marks. The least is the best way to start. When I have to wetsand, I start out with scratch X like you used, if that doesn't work, I step it up to some Four Star Swirl Mark Remover, if that doesn't work I step it up to Four Star Medium Cut Compound. By then they are gone.
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Hopefully you sanded in one direction .. if so get out the ScratchX again and a terry towel and use it across the sanding grain .. it will take a while but the terry will help with the cut needed.
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Originally Posted by CJ0920
Try using a rubbing compound, like turtle wax rubbing compound. That will fix your problem, then use a polish on top of that and should be good to go.
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I'd recommend getting some polishing compound. You want to always start with a lower grit (your 2000 grit sandpaper) and then work up. Polishing compound on a slightly damp applicator should work. Follow that with you Scratch X or Nu Polish. Don't forget your wash and wax!
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