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10-12-2008 #1
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How much effort to do a quality wet sanding ?
About how many hours does it take to wet sand after a base / clear coat paint job, with 800 then 1200 then 1500 then 2000 grit, and then buff the entire car (a 1st gen camaro) ?
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10-12-2008 #2
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took me about 20 hours over 4 days to wet sand and buff/polish my sisters camaro after paint.
Brian
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10-13-2008 #3
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We charge 24 hours, 3 days
10-13-2008 #4
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We charge about 40 hrs depending on the car. But if you want the extra wet look make the extra sand with 3000grit after 2000grit.
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10-13-2008 #5
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In my experience - every car is different due to many variables; if you get a sag/run; Excessive orange peel in certain areas; too many edges that have to be masked or avoided; big car/little car. If the car has the doors, fenders etc., mounted on the car - it will definitely take much longer to polish because you need to careful not to cut thru the edges!
I would suggest you take a panel at a time - just work methodically and don't pay attention how long it took you to do whatever you tasked yourself to do that day. If you pay more attention to the methodology of polishing, you can have a fantastic finish that you'll be proud to say "I did it myself".
Good luck - but remember to enjoy yourself!!
70TWO NOVA - the car looks great - nice work!!!
10-13-2008 #6
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Just take your time and do it right, the more time you take the better it will look. If you want to rush it you will not be happy with it. Plan on a week to get it nice and flat.
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10-14-2008 #7
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Could not have said it better! Thanks
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10-13-2008 #8
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thanks, turned out alright for my first black paint job. Originally Posted by Alchemist
Brian
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10-13-2008 #9
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what about the machine wet sanding products from 3M Do you guys recommend them
10-13-2008 #10
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Thanks for the feedback everyone !
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