Wetsanding recently resprayed panels?

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clnfrk

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I had the passenger side bed and rear door resprayed on my '06 Tundra about a month ago. The color matching is just about perfect, but there is some minor difference in texture (orange peel) than the original paint. I will be ordering some wetsanding supplies from Amazon and was wondering what the difference is between a sanding backing pad and a sanding block? I'm assuming the block has whatever grit sandpaper already attached to it correct? Would it be beneficial to get both or should I be ok with just the block? If I get the block, I was thinking of getting a 2000 grit and 3000 grit, maybe 2500 also assuming all three are available.



The above mentioned products are of the Meguiars unigrit variety. Since the orange peel is relatively minor, I don't think I will need anything coarser than 2000 grit. Should I start with the 3000 first though to see where that gets me? If I end up having to start with 2000 or 2500, would it be a good idea to finish off with the 3000 to make the buffing process easier? I have Menzerna polishes, but will probably be getting the Megs 205 and 105 from Amazon as well seeing how well liked it is here.



Thanks for your help. I want to order these this weekend so I can start on my truck by midweek. Thanks again.
 
hello, a sanding block is used when doin the initial bodywork, making sure the panels are straight, when you come to wetsanding you can use a block but usually you would use a soft pad, the harder the block/pad the more material you will take off. start with a soft pad, check work often and go from there
 
uniquedetailing said:
hello, a sanding block is used when doin the initial bodywork, making sure the panels are straight, when you come to wetsanding you can use a block but usually you would use a soft pad, the harder the block/pad the more material you will take off. start with a soft pad, check work often and go from there
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By soft pad, do you mean the backing pad that I mentioned earlier? From the pic on Amazon, I can't tell how the paper would attach to it. Care to explain?,



D&D Auto Detail said:
What Menzerna polishes do you have?
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I have the following Menzerna polishes:



Power Gloss

Final Polish II

IP

SIP

106FF or FA (not 100% sure which one... kinda purple in color)
 
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After doing some more research, I have learned that whatever grit I decide to use simply wraps around the sanding backing pad and that I don't think I will be needing a sanding block since one of the above posters mentioned that it is mainly used to smoothen out bodywork before painting. So, I will be ordering some backing pads and 2,000, 2500, 3000 and 1500 grit papers.
 
instead of ordering all of that go to any autoparts store and they seel just about every thing you would need.

o'rilleys has a good bodywork section and all types of paper and supplys.
 
yeh the sandpaper just wraps around the pad, when i wetsand i prefere to use the edge of the pad only, so the pads moves over any curve instead of digging groves.....
 
the sanding block helps to keep whatever u sanddown the same level. if didnt use one and useyour fingers for instance u would sand it down uneven. so try to use the sanding block so at least even thing is even just be careful of ridges and gaps. i would start off 3000 if u dont have experience so if u make a mistake is would be easier to fix or u u can see it and stop sooner before u do more damage than u want. it might take longer with 3000 but it will be safer. if u feel comfortable withh 2500 or 2000 try that just be careful it will sand down faster and be more coarse. good luck i hope that helps
 
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