Expert: Gary - 6/10/2008

Question
Hello,
I am restoring my 54 chevy and i just painted it with acrylic enamel, reducer and the slow hardener. I have two very substantial runs in the paint and I am wondering can I use 500 grit wetsand on the runs to get them down and then finish them off with 2000 or 2500 grit wetsand?
Also I have a little bit of orang peel in the paint in places and I have been told that I should wetsand them down with 2000 or 2500 grit wetsand, then use rubbing compound and a orbital buffer to bring the paint back to its luster.
Is this the proper procedure and will this work?
I would greatly appreciate any advice on these two questions.
Thank You,
Dane

Answer
Hi Dane,

If it's a solid color then yes you should be able to do as you have mentioned. If it's a metallic or pearl finish then it will have to be sanded flat and re-painted.

As for the orange peel, the technique for this is the same with the exception of 500 grit. However, you can use 1500 grit wet to cut down with first then switch over to 2000 grit once you have most of the peel sanded out. If you have any more questions just let me know.