Wet Sanding & Touch Up Paint

M

MX racer

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When I get ready to touch up a few areas on my car (a few are rather large) should I wait like a week to let the touch up paint cure before I wet sand, or should I just let it dry a few hours, then wet sand?
 
I've touched up more chips than I care to admit, and I normaly just wait an hour or so. Just don'y go crazy with the sand paper. I've also come to accept that no matter how good you get at repairing paint chips, you will probably be able to see some imperfection when done. Most, if not all othes will never see a thing and think your nuts!:bounce



Another little tip is to fill the chip in stages a little at a time until the new paint is slightly higher than the original finish. Use a piece of 1500-2000 grit paper on the end of a pencil eraser with lots of water. Check your work OFTEN!!!!!!! You can always take off more, but you can't put it back.:shocked
 
I wouldn't recommend applying any clear coat untill at least 2 hours after your last application. The clear will take the paint right off if it hasn't dried enough.
 
I wait 24 hours between applying primer, color coat and clear coat before sanding. This ensures that each coat has had sufficient time to dry. It takes forever though.
 
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