Fresh From Paint, Wetsanding to Follow

[imported_dpeezy415]

Got my car back today fresh from the shop. It`s Ferrari Red with a gold pearl. The painter knew that I wanted to wetsand and buff myself so he shot an extra coat of clear.



I also painted the wheels gold to match



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/20143v1_3qtr.jpg



A shot to show off the pearl



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/20143v1_pearl.jpg





Today I practiced wetsanding and using the rotary. I was pretty confident after reading up on different sites, watching the Megs video and asking questions at the Megs customer hotline and from my friend that painted the car.



Here`s the process I used on an old hood that I`ll be using on the Integ:



1) Wetsand with 1500 then 2000 Meguiar`s Unigrit

2) Compound with #84 Compound Power Cleaner via

Dewalt 849 and Megs burgandy pad

3) Polish with #83 DACP and a Propel Green Pad

4) Finish with #80 Speed Glaze and a Propel Blue



I was pleased with the results on the hood so I`ll use the same process to do the whole car. I learned from the vid that #80 itself has polymer protection that is new paint safe, so that should hold me over for the 90 days while the paint cures.



I`m new to the game so any suggestions, comments, or thoughts are greatly appreciated. I`ll follow this up with a thread on my wetsanding and rotary experience...



Thank you Autopia for the valuable knowledge I will continue to absorb.

[imported_series1]

The new paint looks nice. In the second shot you can see the gold pearl showin off.

[94BlkStang]

My only suggestion is to be very cautious around the edges. Looks like a very nice paint job and anxious to see it when it`s all done.:xyxthumbs

[stilez]

Yay, another integra!





That color looks great :cool:...Just needs a mild drop now ;) (sure you`ve heard that 1093092 times though).



With the #80, attack it at a speed between 1000 - 1200 rpm on a finishing or polishign pad. Any more than that, I have gotten marring on Integras. However, if that`s not Honda clear (my repaint was), you may not have any trouble. When in doubt, check your work in the sun.

[dcswd]

My only advice is to be careful :D Other than that, that paint looks sweet! and you need to post a lot more pictures lol

[SilverLexus]

That`s a very serious detailing regimen but if Sean`s car is any guide wetsanding on red Integras is a quick way to permanent wetness. :)

[roughrider]

The car looks extremely wet in the pics, can`t wait to see it when it`s all done. :up

[General Lee]

Looking forward to the finished product! Great looking color BTW!