Wet Sanding: Plain water, or water + "soap"?

[ZoranC]

As the title say, how wet sanding is done, with water and lubricant ("soap") or it is done with plain water? I am asking because I've "heard" of people using water and soap, and at the same time as I am looking at Wet Wedge (that I am considering getting) videos I see everybody is using just plain water.







Thank you in advance!

 

[firegate]

I like using soap since it helps keep the paper from clogging too quickly.

 

[imported_steveo3002]

ive always used soap for the increased lubrication....something like megs#00 is ideal

 

[Titania]

I've also always used soap when wet sanding. I just use plain ol' dish soap.

 

[David703]

I use a little soap I wash my cars with.

 

[imported_GregCavi]

ive always used soap for the increased lubrication....something like megs#00 is ideal

That's what I do as well. Apply a few capfuls in about a gallon of water, and soak the papers for about a half hour +.



Greg

 

[ZoranC]

Richard of SCG fame told me I should (pre)soak paper in a soap/water solution but while working I want to flood the area worked on just with water and keep it wet.