Sanding Procedure:

1. Always work in a shaded area. The painted surface to be sanded must be clean and cool to the touch.

2. Soak the sand paper and tack sponge in water with a small amount of liquid wash # 00 for a lubricant. Soak for 15 minutes minimum; overnight is preferred.

3. Begin wet sanding with 2000 grade paper on a backing pad. Hold the tack sponge (or equivalent) over the surface and squeeze out plenty of water while sanding. Sand in one direction only, 12-15 strokes. Do not sand in a circular motion.


4. Inspect the area by rinsing with the tack sponge and wiping the area gently. If the scratch remains, either continue sanding or change to a 1500 or 1200 grade paper for faster removal. Always finish sanding with 2000 grade paper.

5. When sanding is complete, rinse off all grit and dry with a semi-dry tack sponge. Next, follow the buffing procedure outlined previously, beginning with # 2 cleaner. Be sure to reinspect the surface using a wax remover (Buffing Procedure, Step 6).