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Jason wrote:
>Also, I used a good auto paint that matches my stock Clemetine Orange
>on the new fender, however, what is the next step in the process? The
>paint is on but it feels rather rough to the touch. I read some info on
>body work and it mentioned using 1000 - 2500 grit sandpaper and wet
>sanding it, then use rubbing compound. Can anyone with experience
>give me some pointers?
Yes, this is exactly what we did to my wife's 70 Clementine Orange Fastback.
: ) I used 1000 grit with plenty of water with a couple of drops of dish soap
(to help keep the paper from clogging) and spent 2.5 days sanding the whole
car. After this came the heavy duty rubbing compound. I used a 2 speed polisher
from Sears (that looked like a grinder) that had a max speed of 2200 rpm. I
started with the low speed to get the compound to do it's job, then I started
working the higher speed to get the shine to come up. After this I used Meguir's
#7 . It's a glaze that is also paintable (good for use in a body shop), and
that stuff brought the paint to life. : ) I hopethis is the info you're looking
for.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
71 Square, Now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at;
http://volksrods.com
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