Wet Sanding Options

[94Toy]

Come this summer I am actually going to detail my paint for the first time. I know how to prep with a wax remover first before doing anything. My question is on wet sanding. I am going to use 2000 grit paper but my question is does direction matter; circular, up and down whatever. My grandpa owned an autobody shop so I have seen people do this before, and my mom used to work for him so she knows how to do it, but neither or us can remember if I am supposed to use a circular motion like in polishing and waxing or if it doesn't really matter.

John

This post has been edited by 94Toy: Jan 11, 2004 - 11:47 PM

[Chanh55]

I was just about to add a new topic about this but since you started one already about a similar subject I'll just reply to it: I just finished using Mother's California Gold Clay Bar on my car (see picture)



and I swear to you my paint looks like new. You may think your car is clean when you give it a good and thorough wash but its not. Your carwash soap will only remove so much, a lot of stuff is left behind making the paint look dull. See the link for a better explanation. I'm just telling you guys it really works...and works great, it just takes a lot of elbow grease. I used the thing on my whole car. Next thing I'm gonna do is use high gloss wax on it.

Clay Bar Explanation