jskwik

OK so i know a little about mechanics...body work not so much...sprayed my first car.... mine . the top is factory oyster pearl...metallic black on bottom end..also metallic black grille and emblems..looking for some tips on wet sanding if there's any body guys out there..need that brand new shine asap!!!! thanks do not want to end up repainting my car!!!!

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

How bad are the imperfections?

You can get it buffed if its swirls you're worried about.

Anyways, this has been asked many times in the detailing sub-forum; just do a quick search.

jskwik

thanks for the redirection..new to the forum and don't want to beat dead horses..basically found out i should pay a pro for my wet sand!!!!!

jskwik

imperfections are minimal..but u know how its is when u look at ur own car...its driving me crazy!!!! some orange peel effect and one tinny spot on front bumper were my taping was not 100 percent..

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

^^ that should be buffable... Pay a pro and the buff cuts into the clear coat and will take out imperfections...

PolishJoe

I did mine with 1500 grit. You'll also need an orbital buffer with variable speed for best results. And rubbing and polishing compound.

Soak the sand paper in a bucket of water. Lightly sand any areas that are scratched or swirled. Wipe it dry and then use a good quality rubbing compound. I like 3M products. Run the buffer on low to medium speed with a wool bonnet. Follow that up with a polishing compound and a foam bonnet also on low to medium speed and always keep the buffer moving. After you're done with that apply your favorite wax.

It's not hard to do even if you're a novice. It just takes lots of time and patience. For a good job, plan to set aside a good 5-6 hours. A pro could probably do it faster but it takes me a good 5 hours while taking my time. (a pro will probably also charge you an arm and a leg) I talk to guys that do it and they charge $500 and up depending how much work it needs. I think I bought my buffer and all products for less than $100 and my time spent which I like doing things myself.

jskwik

thanks Joe...one question..on my front bumper some of my taping was off...i have a little touch of metallic black on my oyster pearl...painted the whole car so the top end is fresh too...do u think a wetsand will take off the black??

PolishJoe

If it's not too heavy of a coat, wet sanding and rubbing compound should take it off. Try a 1000 grit at first and then follow up with a 1500 grit. You just have to be careful around the areas where the pearl paint is. I've also had luck with removing overspray using some paint thinner on a rag to wipe it off. You could give that a try because if that works it's much easier and faster than wet sanding and buffing.

jskwik

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...inch-rims.html you can check the car out here....you can see a black mark on the driver front corner

jskwik

right under the damn headlight...it almost looks like the fender doesn't line up...

MyEs300Yea

I need to RE-DO my trunk lid, clear burned away killing paint as well, where in the world can i get the Oyster Pearl spray paint from???

jskwik

u will mhave to get the paint code first..i have it written down at home but you might want to call the dealer with ur vin and check urs just in case...come to find out as im a rookie with paint..there is so many different shades of every color..

jskwik

a buddy at Sherman Williams put mine together from there..

Megafast13

Definitely do not want to wetsand without many years of experience.

However you can buff it with a dual action polisher on your own. I wouldn't even use a rotary.