I'm a first time color sander. Help!

[LONGHAIR]

Honest opinion? ....no, you are not going to get an "all-over" to look as good as it can with a buffer. You may get it "acceptable" and the finer you sand will help.

Be sure to post this in the Paint & Body forum. There is a couple of guys in there that will be able to point you in the right direction.

Please don't.....I will move this entire thing over there. I was just letting it ride for a few days. Besides, there is already one running over there.

[IvelDesigns]

Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

Please don't.....I will move this entire thing over there. I was just letting it ride for a few days. Besides, there is already one running over there.

didn't see that thread there when i posted this. thx for letting this ride for a couple days before moving.

one more question to add. in the other thread you talk about waxing after the polish. I've heard that you should let new paint "cure" for 90 days before waxing. i've listened to that so far, only using clean water for the last month on the truck. it makes sense to me to protect it, especially after thinning down the clear by sanding.

is there any truth to the 90 day suggestion?

when i do wax, what product do you suggest (something i can get from a local parts store) and what process do you go through. waxing has always been a mystery to me, so i'd greatly appreciate any info you have to share.

[LONGHAIR]

The time factor is more of a brand specific thing. I would wait at least 30 days though. There are several brands of "polishes/glazes" that are safe to use during that time though.
I generally use 3M or Meguire's products, but there are tons of them out there.