2000 or 3000 grit wet sanding,m?

[Indiglofish61]

Here I go again I guess no one wants to answer my other 2 questions, so this question is, on factory paint on a new toyota, would like 1500 or 2000 grit be to abrasive to start with, I want to wet sand a repaired scratch and then wet sand around the repair , so there's going to be some factory paint that I will be wet sanding also.

[Nick Winn]

Re: 2000 or 3000 grit wet sanding,m?

Hi Indiglofish61,

I know you have probably heard the phrase before, but especially when it comes to factory paint, and especially when sanding, we recommend using " the least aggressive method" needed. In general, yes, 1500 or 2000 hand sanding is a bit aggressive. We would recommend starting with a quality 3000 grit foam finishing paper or disc.

I want to wet sand a repaired scratch and then wet sand around the repair , so there's going to be some factory paint that I will be wet sanding also.

Can you further explain the above statement so we can fully understand your situation?

Thanks and hope this helps.

Nick

[Indiglofish61]

Re: 2000 or 3000 grit wet sanding,m?

After the coats of clear , I need to know also how long until I can wet sand the clear coat, unless there is a reason not to wet sand the clear coat, since I'm new at this what would be the reason to wet sand and not to wet sand?

[Old Bear]

Re: 2000 or 3000 grit wet sanding,m?

Wet sanding helps remove paint residue product from the sandpaper's grit. This helps the paper function with more consistency.