How to properly wet sand clearcoat? Options

[Steve Thacker]

Does anyone know of a link and or could explain how to "properly" wet sand clearcoat? I'm wanting to do my own, to save some cash.

Thanks!

[Slowpoke]

I read the link at repair nation. That was all good info. But, a couple of things I do. Get a spray bottle and spray water on the car with it as you sand. Less wringing our of sponges and it still flushes away the clear that is sanded loose, and I don't get as wet as when I use a hose.

I find it easier to control the sand paper at an edge than a 8 inch buffer, so I sand near an edge carefully with only 2000grit. Then I use a 4 inch buffing pad on a die grinder on low pressure. It removes less material and if you press too hard it just stops. So I don't burn the paint. Heat is what buffs the car, and it will also burn the paint so I check the tempt of the panel with my hand as I buff, it slows me down and takes more time but, I never burn through yet. I also use the spray bottle again to cool it down or wet the compound.
Buy a good buffer. The more you sand with 2000 grit the less wool buffing you have to do. Get at least 4 of foam pads for the finish. Everyone buffs a little different and I surely don't think mine is the best, but it works for me.