If your question is limited to what grits and compounds to use AFTER the
final gloss coat is applied, I'm appalled at the responses that mention
the use of 80 grit. I wouldn't take 80 grit to a final finish unless I
wanted to ruin it. I start at a minimum of 320, then to 400. When I
don't want a gloss finish, I use gray and white pads also. For gloss
you can use 600, 1000, 1500 (wet), and THEN apply any of a number of
automotive polishing compounds. I use Meguiar products, such as their
swirl remover as the LAST product used to polish to a HIGH gloss. Go to
an automotive finish supply store for a complete inventory of Meguiar's
products. Or you can use pumices and rottenstone...
If you can't remove polishing residue from open pores, consider applying
a water based dye to hide the discoloration. It won't affect the
overall color of course, because you've got it sealed with the poly. If
you are shooting for a high gloss, I figure you probably don't have any
open pores, as that would distract from the finish.
David
Jeff wrote:
I would like to fine sand the finish and then polish and buff
the finish. What size grit sand paper should be started and
what componds to finish the job?
thanks
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