Best technique for wet sanding Options

[dbgriffith75]

I don't have anything in particular I'll need to wet sand soon, but I got to thinking about this today and was just wondering.

I've known some people to spray a given area with a hose, then sand.

I've known some to wipe down the area with a wet rag, then sand.

And one guy I know dips the sandpaper in water, then sands.

My personal preference is to wipe down the area with a wet rag, then sand. Just wondering how other guys do it and what could be considered the "best method."
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[76-914]

From a guy who decided to paint his own plane and had to wet sand the entire clear coat job, take it from me. I like to keep a bucket of water with a few drops of dish soap, a hose for fresh water and pads. Depending on the surface you will need firm and soft backer pads. Keep your paper in the bucket when not using it. They'll keep for days in water. BTW the soap is a lubricant. Remember your actually cutting and the soap helps lubricate. (glycerine?) Whatever your sanding/polishing, you will need to take it up in graduated steps. Your wet/dry grit commonly runs in 800 - 2000 range. Jobber auto paint stores usually have all of this stuff and yes they will sell to you.