Wet and dry

[Jay]

Someone posted a wet and dry guide in the past, but it was a bit long winded.

Can someone give me a few basic steps on how to do it and what to use, please? Pics would be cool also.

Purchased some 1500 grit from halfords today.

Thanks

 

[Rich]

Its long winded as it needs to be!

http://www.guidetodetailing.com/articles.php?articleId=27

 

[Jay]

have you tried it yourself Rich?

 

[bigmaddaz]

mmmmmmmm interesting I got a few scratches... how deep could they be before I should leave it to specialists?

 

[Rich]

have you tried it yourself Rich?

Not on the 182! But have wet sanded various other cars.

 

[Jay]

Did you use all the steps on the above link?

I just have a couple little stone chips I need to take care off.

 

[Rich]

Same steps yes - but different products.

SSR 2.5 and the PC after wet sanding.

 

[Jay]

coolio I suppose it's just one step at a time? and a steady hand?

 

[Rich]

Build up the layers of paint over few days till it gets level. Nice and thin, don't go mad and do it too quickly.

 

[Jay]

I'm guessing it's best to do it before clay/polish/sealant/wax as well then?

 

[Rich]

Get the chips touched in after clay and before polish etc.

 

[Jay]

Will do boss :approve:

 

[BRUN]

can you use any wet and dry or does it have to be a certain type ?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

I used 2000 grit wet n dry , build the paint up with a cocktail stick so its slightly proud then rub it down so its level , let the wet n dry do the work , no need to apply lots of pressure , then megs scratch X to polish it up afterwards .

 

[LegoHead]

do you have to scratch up a huge area like in that guide or just where the scratch is.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Try and keep the area you wet n dry minimal , obviously if the area to sand is only very small i.e. a small stone chip the surrounding area will be sanded as well . Patience is the key word when layering the paint and sanding .I'd leave it a couple of days after touching up before sanding .