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Color-sanding with fine-grit paper and a soft block is needed to get the most out of today's two-part urethane paints.
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A few drops of dish soap in the water for color-sanding helps to reduce paper clogging.
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While color-sanding, keep a wet, soapy rag in your other hand in order to quickly remove any paint residue.
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Use a rubber squeegee to wipe off the water and inspect the finish.
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Color-sanding removes those small bumpy areas otherwise known as "orange peel."
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After color-sanding (along with spraying on additional clearcoats if needed), apply a buffing compound.
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Work one section at a time, and check the smoothness of the finish with your bare hand.
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Two different grades of polishing pads and compounds are needed to do the job properly.
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The final buffing compound is much finer to remove any swirl marks and bring out the shine. Wait at least two months before waxing a newly painted body.
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You can both feel and see the difference in color-sanded and buffed paint.
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