Auto body repair & detailing/Refinish Clearcoat

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Expert: Brandon Sievers - 11/15/2006


Question
I have orange peel on my clear which is 3 weeks old & too hard to wet sand out. Can i sand & recoat the clear? It has 3 heavy coats of clear so I'm not concerned about sanding through the clear.

Answer
It should still be sandable at this point. Sand with a 1200 grit then lightly with a 1500 then try buffing clear. This should work. The only finish that I have encountereds that is only sandable during that small window in single stage. Most to all 4-1, 3-1 and 1-1 clears can be sanded and buffed at any time.

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Brandon Sievers

Expertise

I will be able to answer most to all autobody repair techniques and methods. I am also an avid detailer and can point you in the directions of short cuts. I like to be creative and make work easier if possible

Experience

I have been painting and repairing automobiles, snowmobiles and motorcycles for about 13 years now. I am also a Technology teacher at a public High School

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I have a 4 yr bachelors degree in Technology and industrial educations. Over 12 years paint and body experience, 15 year snowcross racer and avid motorsports fabricator and rider.

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I am PPG paint certified.

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