how long to wait before sanding BC/CC

[chrismoore701]

I just sprayed a panel last night with 2 coats base, 3 coats of clear. first time painting color, and I must say I am happy with the results. how long do I need to wait before wetsanding and buffing? and what paper do I sand with and what is the best way to go about buffing? I have a nice 6 inch variable speed buffer. what pads, polish, and steps should I take to get a great finish? wool? foam? both?

thanks

[LakeAnna]

Chris we just finished with mine last week.

You can start wet sanding now only wet sand what you plan to buff up that day though. If you have a good DA the 3M trizact 1500 dry and 3000 foam will do wonders. I used the 3M Finese step 1,2 and 3 with Wool pad and the blue then finally the black pad.

I also used 2000 wet paper on the curves and spots that needed hand work. 3 days later it was done... well are they ever really done.

[screaminchevypickup]

The longer you wait the better it will look!!! That way you only hafta do it once because it will shrink back!! It's easier to cut and buff a few days after paint just bc it's still soft but you will hafta go back and touch it up..
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[HuggerCST]

I usually do it within a day or two after painting, but screamin is correct, over time the paint will shrink into sand scratches underneath if your undercoats weren't finish sanded with a fine enough paper.

[chrismoore701]

thanks guys