need wet sand and buff.....
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Burning Brakes
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From: HANOVER PARK IL
need wet sand and buff.....
how much does it normally cost to have a car wet sanded and buffed?.....now how much for a corvette...and my car is black.....any one had any experiences good or bad?......did u go to a body shop? or local car wash?....any help please
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
First off, I wouldn't trust ANY car wash detailer to wet sand or buff.
I've had nothing but bad experiences with them, ESCPECIALLY on black cars.
Find a corvette club nearby and have them recommend a detailer.
I've had nothing but bad experiences with them, ESCPECIALLY on black cars.
Find a corvette club nearby and have them recommend a detailer.
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Burning Brakes
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From: HANOVER PARK IL
thanx guys......more tips help....i went and talked to a frined at a paint shop....he said he will do the whole car for 350??.....is that a lil high....he said 500 at first.....
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St. Jude Donor '09
That's too cheap.....I'd shop around and get some referals with before and after pictures of their work.
btw, why do you think you need wet sanding to begin with....?
Have you checked out a pro detailer and asked for any advice on paint correction for your car? (you'd be surprised what a rotary with the right polish can do in the right hands...)
Good luck.....
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St. Jude Donor '09
Dude, if you don't have the right equiptment with the knowledge to correct the paint flaws on your vehicle then, how do expect to get it right....?
There are guys available that do this for a living. Why not let the best person qualified do the work....?
The same goes for getting it painted if that turns out to be the best option. (you don't want to have to do the job twice......)
Local corvette car club members usually have favorite shops for your needs.....Ask around and get references......
There are guys available that do this for a living. Why not let the best person qualified do the work....?
The same goes for getting it painted if that turns out to be the best option. (you don't want to have to do the job twice......)
Local corvette car club members usually have favorite shops for your needs.....Ask around and get references......
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Melting Slicks
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The last 2 years I've worked on detailing cars and have all the equiptment and people to go to if need any advise.But I know what you mean.
The thing is I don't trust anyone to take care of my car the way I do
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In Houston it has been around $1000 for a professional wet sand and polish buff. Extreme care has to be taken around corners and edges. If someone is quoting $350 I would want to see a few of the cars he has done before.
Melting Slicks
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From: canada
how bad is your paint (clear),,,do you really need to wetsand !!
wetsanding usually is done to get rid of the factory 'orange peel' and to level the clear....for show cars,, or real finicky people lol.
you may just need a good compounding with Rotary, from an experienced 'wheel man' to give you the look you're after.
but wetsanding is a must ,, if you're after the 'showstopper' look, but if you dont maintain it properly, after a few washes,, all those little cobwebs and swirls are back...especially on black!!
wetsanding usually is done to get rid of the factory 'orange peel' and to level the clear....for show cars,, or real finicky people lol.
you may just need a good compounding with Rotary, from an experienced 'wheel man' to give you the look you're after.
but wetsanding is a must ,, if you're after the 'showstopper' look, but if you dont maintain it properly, after a few washes,, all those little cobwebs and swirls are back...especially on black!!
