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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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never wetsanded before, but i think i'm going to make my first attempt at it today. got any tips to help a brotha out?
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use lots of water and when* it gets really dirty, wipe off all the dirt with a paper towel or something and apply more water. wut are u sanding?
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Originally Posted by wedley2
use lots of water and when* it gets really dirty, wipe off all the dirt with a paper towel or something and apply more water. wut are u sanding?
my carbon fiber hood that is all fux0red
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Originally Posted by joebenz
my carbon fiber hood that is all fux0red
so ur gonna start at like 1500+ grit? also ppl say not to use steel wool, but i think thats even finer than 2k grit, after that and some rubbing compound i think.
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Originally Posted by DB7 2.0
dont do it high
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Originally Posted by wedley2
so ur gonna start at like 1500+ grit? also ppl say not to use steel wool, but i think thats even finer than 2k grit, after that and some rubbing compound i think.
i heard 1000...but you think 1500 is better to start?
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i heard 1000...but you think 1500 is better to start?
you're asking wedley for advice?? :rofl:
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:54 AM
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you're asking wedley for advice?? :rofl:
i was in the metals shop for 2 years straight and the metals club...im not that stupid.
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Originally Posted by joebenz
thanks bish
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