Wetsanding Porsche Boxster Fender

3000 Grit > HC via Cutting Pad > OP via Polishing Pad



Damage doesn't look too severe, but those are somewhat dark shots. I think the next best step would be to step up to a Compound or Heavy compound.



Anthony what do you say? ;) :laugh:
 
The hardest parts to repair will be the top portion, mainly because of the location, and the side view mirror because it is of a plastic material.



Here is my train of thought.....break out the 2000 grit and also get some 3000 grit paper and go into this with the mindset of, "If I screw it up I will get it repainted!"



The downside to repainting is the amount of painting they will need to do because of blending the metallic color but may be your only option if the wetsanding doesn't do a satisfactory job or if you happen to go through the clear while attempting to repair it.



So might as well go for it yourself and who knows you may just surprise yourself and do a fantastic job.



Ron and I just completed a video on wetsanding that I am trying to get uploaded and I'll provide a link to it as soon as I do.



Anthony
 
Anthony - thanks for the reply. I think that may do it, or at least minimize the impact of the scratches. They really do look like simple clear coat abrasions, they're not that deep...not as deep as the one you repaired via wetsanding in the original post. There's just a lot of them. What do you guys think about filling them in with clear? Like touchup the clear in the scratches first, then level with a 3000 grit?



I'd really like to avoid a repaint, because of all the reasons you listed, and then some. The original finish on these Finnish bodies is really nice, hate to compromise that.
 
this is incredible - thanks so much for posting this. I actually feel like now I might want to attempt it on my own! However, I'll need a rotary, i believe...what kind of pads is your partner using there...looks like a regular wool polishing pad? Not twisted, im guessing. At any rate, I think I'll try 2000 or 3000 unigrit, and polish out with Intensive Polish. Guess I'll need to learn this at some point :)
 
Nice write up & video Anthony.



Where did Ron pick up the sanding block material shown in the wet sanding video?
 
dezigns said:
this is incredible - thanks so much for posting this. I actually feel like now I might want to attempt it on my own! However, I'll need a rotary, i believe...what kind of pads is your partner using there...looks like a regular wool polishing pad? Not twisted, im guessing. At any rate, I think I'll try 2000 or 3000 unigrit, and polish out with Intensive Polish. Guess I'll need to learn this at some point :)
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Glad you found it informative and entertaining.



The wool pad is a lambswool pad and correct, not a twisted or blended wool.



When working with grits 3000 and up a lot can be buffed out with an orbital using the right pad/product combo.



Grits lower than 2000 can be stubborn to remove unless a rotary is used.



The key is to induce even sanding marks and only sand until the sheen or gloss is gone and no more. Practice panels are key before you set off on your car....tread with caution :)









mgm121499 said:
Nice write up & video Anthony.



Where did Ron pick up the sanding block material shown in the wet sanding video?
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Hey John, glad you liked it :)



You should be able to get that block at your better body and shop supply houses. They should be next to the 3M supplies.



Anthony
 
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