Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

[jrech]

When the clear coat has dried, what do I need to use to polish it and sand it?

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

Wet sanding starting with 800-1000 grit paper (depending on how smooth the finish is to start with), 1500, then 2000. If you need to level sand first, start with 500 grit. Finish with this fine polish...

https://www.stewmac.com/Materials_and_Supplies/Finishing_Supplies/ColorTone_Polishing_Compounds.html

The key to sanding is to sand very lightly, ONLY as much as necessary (it is VERY easy to sand through your clear coat then, best-case-scenario, you have to start all over again), and to make sure you successively remove all of the "scratches" left by the previous grit paper.

 

[jrech]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

Thank you. That is awesome. Do you suggest all of the stew Mac finishers or just one of them?

 

[Progbusters]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

Mine scratched even at 1000. It was a disaster

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[GuitarDoc]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

Thank you. That is awesome. Do you suggest all of the stew Mac finishers or just one of them?

I like the medium, fine, and sometimes I even use the swirl remover (extra fine).

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

Mine scratched even at 1000. It was a disaster

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That's very possible, especially if you dry sand. Even wet sanding you need to go to at least 2000 grit. And like I said, you need to make sure each step removes the scratches of the previous step.

 

[The_Junior]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

Post some pictures dude!

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

I'll try to get around to it this weekend.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Spraymax 2k clear, next step?

I'm posting pics of a few builds in another thread called..."IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PICS OF SOME OF MY CHILDREN".