The perfect finish...

timmyc · 03-16-2014, 07:30 PM

Everyone tries to save thousands for a vinyl wrap by spending hundreds on plastidip....what if I told you you could get the perfect finish with $10 worth of sandpaper? Teaser pics:

timmyc · 03-16-2014, 07:30 PM

Reserved for results

Promised results: doesn't shine quite like black would, but at least there's no more orange peel.

And one of the car...

uber · 03-16-2014, 08:10 PM

people use vinyl and plastidip so they can preserve their original paint finishes to sell the car later on.

also, you didn't use an orbital. wouldn't this cause the finish to look uneven in sunlight?

edit: I thought you were going for the matte look! lol. Nice job getting the imperfections out.

Otruba_843 · 03-16-2014, 08:16 PM

huh...

Blindside_137 · 03-16-2014, 08:44 PM

What on earth

DC_Oldboy · 03-16-2014, 08:44 PM

What the... You got my attention.

Mardio · 03-16-2014, 08:46 PM

This should be interesting...

JetBlack335 · 03-16-2014, 08:46 PM

Interesting

nanceman · 03-16-2014, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dominators

people use vinyl and plastidip so they can preserve their original paint finishes to sell the car later on.

also, you didn't use an orbital. wouldn't this cause the finish to look uneven in sunlight?

A sanding block would work for equal pressure over careful application (and for that type of caution I'd prefer the manual care over power when dealing with sand on clear coat), that said, I see only a piece of sand paper itself.....

0ngel · 03-16-2014, 08:50 PM

Drumroll.......

J-Spec Dan · 03-16-2014, 08:52 PM

very cool! wet sanding to get out imperfections.

reminds me of this detailing journey: http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=822687

ken1137 · 03-16-2014, 09:03 PM

Yes! wet-sanding. Thank you for using our product

That size grit in addition to 2500 and 3000 are used heavily in the automotive industry for clear coats and paints.

bimmette · 03-16-2014, 10:12 PM

What the hell???

mastermayhm · 03-16-2014, 10:57 PM

yeeeaaa id like to see the results..

Game · 03-16-2014, 11:04 PM

Well I really hope you know what you're doing OP.

StevenY. · 03-16-2014, 11:09 PM

Can't wait for the finished product! I'm actually in the process of wet sanding as well but I'm only filling in rock chips.

For everyone confused, this is what OP is trying to achieve.

Route 16 · 03-16-2014, 11:17 PM

I want to learn this.

ken1137 · 03-16-2014, 11:20 PM

It is actually a common practice for high end cars and a good idea if you want to get rid of the infamous orange peel on BMWs.

However, you should be using a hand tool and a touch of soap.

NOTM3 · 03-16-2014, 11:24 PM

it works if done properly

timmyc · 03-17-2014, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenY.

Can't wait for the finished product! I'm actually in the process of wet sanding as well but I'm only filling in rock chips.

For everyone confused, this is what OP is trying to achieve.

man now I don't wanna post my results

bimmette · 03-17-2014, 12:25 AM

Good job, OP! More pics please!

timmyc · 03-17-2014, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmette

Good job, OP! More pics please!

Once jm3as comes back to socal maybe....*cough "jm3as" cough*

Until then...this is what I've got

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