Wet sand between clear coats? - Team Chevelle
2007年10月5日 · i usually sand the middle of base coats. if 4 coats are required for coverage i sand number 2 coat then apply the other coats and then clear. the best thing to do if using high solid clears is to apply 2 wet coats, sand with 1500 let sit for at least 2 days to let solvents escape then apply 2 more coats. believe it or not it lets more light through and gets a way better gloss. …
Do you wet sand base before clear? - Team Chevelle
2009年4月19日 · 3) The only time you need to wet sand between clear coats is if you wait longer than 24 hours. Ideally it should be re-coated as soon as the the last coat has tacked. The final clear coat can be wet sanded and buffed if needed to get rid of any bugs, dirt or orange peel. Tom
How are you guys using a DA to sand clear? - Team Chevelle
2010年2月5日 · Alot depends on how you did spraying the clear. A smooth job doesn't take much sanding. If sanding clear with plans to spray more clear, I usually wet sand because the water takes my dust down the drain. Even with rewashing and remasking the car, I want the dust down the drain where it can't come back to haunt me later.
Does anyone sand the base coat before the clear?? - Team Chevelle
2007年6月27日 · You can "nib" sand it but then always put a coat of paint over what you sand. Some put a final sand before the last coat of color which gives a smoother base so that when you sand and buff the clear you donot get to the basecoat around a imperfection. You do not want to clear over sanded basecoat.
Do you wet sand base before clear? | Page 2 | Team Chevelle
2021年1月4日 · 3) The only time you need to wet sand between clear coats is if you wait longer than 24 hours. Ideally it should be re-coated as soon as the the last coat has tacked. The final clear coat can be wet sanded and buffed if needed to get rid of any bugs, dirt or orange peel.
Clear Coat...What should I do? - Team Chevelle
2024年10月3日 · The phto of the rear quarter looks like "clear sand" and needs attention. Lots of the car looks like this I'm not really looking to get into the root cause at this point, just need to know where to go from here. Do I cut and buff this clear coat (will be majority of the car) or do I start the process of preparing it to re-clear the whole car?
Do you wet sand base before clear? | Page 3 - Team Chevelle
2018年1月5日 · Runs or drips should be addressed before clear coating. Apply clear coat within a week to prevent contamination or surface oxidation. Wet sanding between clear coats is recommended for a smooth finish. Apply the next coat after the previous one has partially dried, within the specified time frame for proper adhesion.
How Long To Wait Before Color Sanding? - Team Chevelle
2006年9月25日 · You should be cutting with 1000, 1500 and 2000 already, you have a short window to cut the clear when its still soft, (the clear cuts easier) if you start cuttng within 24 hours of clear coat (next day). I've used a lot of different products over the years and happened to give Evercoat cutting and finishing compounds a try....
sanding base coat - Team Chevelle
2006年9月26日 · I made mistakes in my base coat, Sherwin Williams, and the supplier told me to sand them out after about half hour with 400 grit and re-base. So I did. Worked fine, then after 30 minutes I cleared the car. All is nice. I think you need much heavier grit sand paper, say 600 at least, if you are afraid of 400 leaving sand scratches before you clear.
What to do if wet sanding breaks through clearcoat.
2003年6月26日 · I Would wet sand the ENTIRE part with 1000 grit or even 800 grit. Apply one or two coats of base, then allow the base to flash off, most are around 30 mins to clear. Allow the base to flash then go straight to clear, no sanding the base just spray the clear.