20vette0107fatboy

I have an 04. I bought the porter cable with adams polishes and pads. I did the whole car a while ago and it turned out great. But i had some deeper scratches here and there that it would not get out. So i learned on the internet how to wet sand. Dam does it work good. You use 2000 grit sand paper wet it and sand the area where the scratch is. You sand alittle bit and wipe it see if the scratch is still there, if so you sand alittle more. keep wiping the area with a rag until you cant see the scratch no more. Then use swirl haze remover with the porter cable. Then when you get the scuff mark out go over it with the fine polish. Wipe it and it looks like brand new. Then wax over top of it. Just to let everyone know, i was real worried about doing this, well, its real easy. so if you have a couple deep scratches, wet sand it no big deal. These vettes have alot of clear coat on them.....Just wanted to share this with all of you..

jrose7004

Pictures of your work?

jonnyc

this guy is a detailer in my local club.he spent 90+ hours on this trans am.shows what some wetsanding and time can do for a car.
the before and after is amazing

(warning,this link has about 300 pics.
http://www.norcal-ls1.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69430

Munch

Do the whole car! Makes a huge difference, although it's a ton of work.

20vette0107fatboy

Ill get pics up when im done. Still have alot to do yet. I spent about 7 hours on it today.

FRChilln

pics

S.U. Vette

X2

The difference is huge!! There is so much orange peel on the factory paint.

Here is a couple pics to show how mine turned out. I wasn't brave enough to try it myself though. Kudos to you for that.

corvettedaddy11

You cant beat a good wet sand and buff!!

FRChilln

How much did the shop charge you for that?

jpandes

I'd like to try that someday.

damilleniumboy

NBM, I wondered how the lowere part looked blacked out. It looks awesome!

S.U. Vette

I have an insider so didn't get charged full amount, but most places I checked averaged around $800 to $1200 for wetsanding, buffing, waxing, etc..

S.U. Vette

Thanks!. I did it myself using several threads on here as inspiration.

rboineau

I've always been appalled at how much orange peel is in my 2003 Coupe's black paint. Looks like a 1970's Earl Scheib $99 job, and that characterization may be unfair to Earl. I've done a little wet-sanding/hand buffing but don't know if I have the courage to tackle the 'Vette. Sure would like to see it with smooth paint. I'm definitely scared of power buffers as I've seen a bunch of "burn" jobs, but buffing by hand on a whole car will take forever.

killain

Until last year I'd never used a clay bar, my 2003 had some fine grit on the paint here and there. So I went to the auto supply and bought a Maquires clay bar and the detail spray, and I was amazed at how simple it is to do once you get started. After awhile you can almost see the spots that need attention, but I put a plastic sandwich bag over my hand and you can slide your hand over a spot to see if you feel and of the grit left.

Not sure I'm confident enough to do a wetsand yet ?

TPA Z06

Very nice.

DBL001

always wanted to do that, but i guess i dont have big enough, i worry i might sand to deep, i've done small spots, like chips on the rear views(touch up paint and wet sand), but i would love to get rid of the factory orange peel.