Which Sand Paper Grit to use?

Duc_Z09 · 03-23-2015, 03:38 PM

I use 1500, then 2000, then 3000 after clear-coating a car. As others have said you may want to start with 2000 to be safe, but don't be in a hurry and definitely use a sanding block. Also, use warm water when sanding and be careful when you buff it out because (as others have also said) Nissan's factory paint is crap.

Joker_J · 03-23-2015, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by willy2371

When you're sanding it down, just make sure you don't go at it like you're rubbin' one out. Nissan paint is already really thin and the last thing you want to do is sand through the base coat.

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

I use 1500, then 2000, then 3000 after clear-coating a car. As others have said you may want to start with 2000 to be safe, but don't be in a hurry and definitely use a sanding block. Also, use warm water when sanding and be careful when you buff it out because (as others have also said) Nissan's factory paint is crap.

Roger. I was just wanting it smoothed out so the vinyl once installed has no cosmetic damages lol I wish all 370Z's came with the protection clear bra thing haha

Duc_Z09 · 03-23-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

I wish all 370Z's came with the protection clear bra thing haha

I hate clear-bra because I think it looks like crap. I wish they came stock with decent paint in the first place. No excuse for orange peel on a $110k supercar sitting in a showroom (GT-R). I can do a better job myself.

JARblue · 03-23-2015, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

No excuse for orange peel on a $110k supercar sitting in a showroom (GT-R). I can do a better job myself.

I like going into the dealer and pointing out all the swirls on the black GT-R in the showroom from their improper wash technique and towels. I'll keep a closer eye for the orange peel texture, too

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Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 24	I use 1500, then 2000, then 3000 after clear-coating a car. As others have said you may want to start with 2000 to be safe, but don't be in a hurry and definitely use a sanding block. Also, use warm water when sanding and be careful when you buff it out because (as others have also said) Nissan's factory paint is crap. EVOHUNTER likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

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