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370zHawaii · 11-25-2014, 07:05 PM

Exactly what I thought about 3000 grit,that it would be safe to use, I only used a small piece as well, about 1inch by 2 inch, I put a little pressure and passed over the section maybe 30 times (ok maybe more I honestly don't remember), I didn't use a sanding block because too big for what I wanted to do, I took a few pics, after I attempted to blend the clear, and I think I made it worse, I did use rubbing compound and polish, but still does not look that good.

After some more thorough reading I think there are a few reasons why I burnt through so easily, the first is that the car was repainted and the clear was put on thin, the second reason was I put too much pressure, the third was since claying and polishing like crazy I wore the clear coat really thin and there is not much left to spare. My educated guess is a combination of all three, the car has definitely been ressprayed, I have seen some overspray on the HL's is why I am thinking there was a respray.

I will post pics as soon as I upload for you guys to review. Thanks again

11-25-2014, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
370zHawaii Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sun Shining State Posts: 294 Drives: A Starship Rep Power: 15	Exactly what I thought about 3000 grit,that it would be safe to use, I only used a small piece as well, about 1inch by 2 inch, I put a little pressure and passed over the section maybe 30 times (ok maybe more I honestly don't remember), I didn't use a sanding block because too big for what I wanted to do, I took a few pics, after I attempted to blend the clear, and I think I made it worse, I did use rubbing compound and polish, but still does not look that good. After some more thorough reading I think there are a few reasons why I burnt through so easily, the first is that the car was repainted and the clear was put on thin, the second reason was I put too much pressure, the third was since claying and polishing like crazy I wore the clear coat really thin and there is not much left to spare. My educated guess is a combination of all three, the car has definitely been ressprayed, I have seen some overspray on the HL's is why I am thinking there was a respray. I will post pics as soon as I upload for you guys to review. Thanks again Last edited by 370zHawaii; 11-25-2014 at 07:32 PM.