Clutch88 13 Posted May 14, 2020 Hello, I am currently restoring a Sand Scorcher and could use some advice. The radio box and gear covers are very discoloured, I would like to clean them up a bit if possible. After some advice on this forum, wet sanding was recommended to clear the plastic radio box. I have purchased a set of wet and dry sandpaper, which comes in grits of 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500. Now, this might seem like an obvious question to many of you...but how do you actually wet sand? Should I start with the 1000 and work my way up? I was unsure if I would have to dry sand too? Would just be good to get some advice about the process, before I get going. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted May 14, 2020 I do it in the bath with the warm tap running and start with the coarser grits and work up to the finer ones holding the shell under the water to wash the dust and paint residue off and down the drain. No idea its right but works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrowka 495 Posted May 14, 2020 Keep in mind that, contrary to popular belief, wet sanding will take material faster than dry sanding, because the liquid cleans the sandpaper as you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoolHands 816 Posted May 14, 2020 Yeah or just use a bucket with water in and you just repeatedly dunk your paper into the bucket while rubbing the item. Do it outside not in your workshop. Start courser and go smoother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 4008 Posted May 14, 2020 bucket/tub of water or a running tap, either is fine, start gently with the coarser grades, you may not need to use all grades depending how deep the scratches are. by just using your hands you really wont be able to ruin it, so have a crack, and post up results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted May 15, 2020 One thing I would add is to cut your sand paper in circles so there are no edges that can grab and leave a scratch. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clutch88 13 Posted May 15, 2020 15 hours ago, mtbkym01 said: bucket/tub of water or a running tap, either is fine, start gently with the coarser grades, you may not need to use all grades depending how deep the scratches are. by just using your hands you really wont be able to ruin it, so have a crack, and post up results. Thanks for your advice everyone, I am hoping to get started on it early next week. I shall post pics when I have sanded and rebuilt the chassis. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucasan 28 Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/14/2020 at 8:39 PM, Shodog said: One thing I would add is to cut your sand paper in circles so there are no edges that can grab and leave a scratch. Shodogg is that a Porsche headlight? and are you getting rid of haze with wet sanding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted May 20, 2020 Yes it’s a headlight on my 996 Cabriolet. The headlights looked horrible. before I wet sanded with 600,1000,1200,1500,2000,2500 then used a liquid polish and my buffer it get it looking clear. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites