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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Default Block sanding/Paint leveling

The car is going to be down for a wee bit... again. i think this is the perfect opportunity to block sand her and really see how sharp i can get the finish. I know Mequiar's(sp?) has one that kinda touches on it.

BTW, the car has obviously been repainted, so I should have enough clearcoat to pull this off, right?
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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not my area of expertise, so i am responding just to push this back up...
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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I did some online research on honda paint and read that they wet sand acura cars after the first clear coat, then shoot them with more clear coat again.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 04:49 AM
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You have to determine if the orange peel is in your clear or underneath in your color coat. If you can feel it or tell that it is the clear, it is possible to level the clear. If the surface is smooth to the touch but still looks like orange peel underneath, it is in your color coat and should have been leveled before the clear.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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Thanks. That'll help me know if the task is worth it, however, I'm looking for technique tips.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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not right on point, but might have some good tips:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=S...=0#entry4696450
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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Thanks, wanabe!
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Skip, you need an experienced hand. I can help






don't even, skip. leave that for HAW.
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