So I did some wet sanding...

[Beancooker]

I didn't like the orange peel that comes stock on my G35's paint. It was a very long process, but almost 20 hours of work later, I have some cool pictures.

I washed the car, then wet sanded. Then washed it again, and used the rubbing compound, then washed it again, and used the glaze, then washed it one last time, and applied two coats of wax. Here are the before and after pics.

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Before

And after

[jdm_master_X]

absolutely beautiful showroom quality!

make this a writeup!

[redtop91]

Fail! You should have parked the G next to the same sign to compare. Nice work Beaner

[Solar_Runner]

1 word:

WOW!

[Beancooker]

I would have, but it's pissing down rain today. I want the wax to harden all the way, and I will stare at it in the garage for a day or two before I get water spots.

[frapjap]

Are there any long term problems that can be associated with this? Did you go through the clear?

[audtatious]

Well, now we know who swiped one of the small NICO banners

[daytona drifter]

Are there any long term problems that can be associated with this? Did you go through the clear?

your basically evening out the clear. Clear is sprayed to be like the texture of an orange peel, which covers up flaws in the paint from the factory. Once you have done this you need to polish, buff, and wax.

[Looneybomber]

What buffer do you have? Porter Cable?

[Beancooker]

Well, now we know who swiped one of the small NICO banners

Nope, had this one made at Color Graphics last year for the meet that I threw.

Are there any long term problems that can be associated with this? Did you go through the clear?

No, I used 2500 grit and didn't cut that deep.

What buffer do you have? Porter Cable?

Cheap variable speed one from Harbor Freight Tools. Chicago brand I do believe. I threw the chicago pads in the trash. Never even took them out of the celophane. However, I spent a lot more on new pads as than on the buffer. Buffer = $42. Pads = $68.

[theconstipated]

Looks pretty wifty...LOL I take like one week to do one wheel, ahhahaha!!!

[Philsnotfalling]

understanding the thickness of paint is important while wet sanding and buffing a paint job. Factory paint is thin hardly enough to properly slick-out.

Watch for oxidizing on your paint. which will look like a white film on certain areas kinda like a moldy piece of bread or fruit or sometin. in which case you will have to paint your car again.

I'm the second owner of my 90 240 the first owner had it wet sanded and buffed and now years later I have numerous problems; oxidation, surface rust, and a overall dull apperance.

I'm not knocking your quality job just trying to advise on some future things to watch for. And I love your car, wish my old lady wanted that color.

[MattB]

[daytona drifter]

Oh crap, my bad. I forgot only G35's had factory orange-peeled paint and couple be wetsanded.

lol

[E7-S14]

what a coincidence..I just did the same thing..used the same compound you did too...used a diff. polish from 3M..didn't wax tho..

looks good.

[S13Teddy]

Looks hella sexy.

[Mr1der]

nice fail on a real write up....

we all love you anyway...but in a purely you're my gay ***** way.

[Mr1der]

it'll to wonders to a quickly applied factory paintjob...

[NSR_s30]

Had my car wet-sanded by a buddy...it didn't take 20 hrs though. Looks good though.

[nchopp]

Because 240s are gay.

Damnit, I took too long typing.

[bobotech]

Because G35s don't suck.

LOL!!

Good one.

The paint job looks great now!! Good work...

[PoorManQ45]

Looks good, but you missed a step.

You should have clay barred the car after sanding/washing. Then SEALED it. Wax sucks. Over time it builds up and turns hazy

[Jookmasta]

well ur a braver man then me as my skills with the porter cable or of such devices is limited so i wouldn't have risked wet sanding it on my own. But kudos to you for doing a good job. sux to see your thread get smashed but tis the internet where anything can and does happen......................

[9240sx]

Looks like glass now

[RB20DETodd]

that 3m **** is expensive nice shine

[Kckouki]

Looks awesome Beaner, I dont have the balls to try that on my truck, and it has horrid orange peel.Claybar and wax is good for me thought.

[nsrZ32]

Good job bean man.

[PoorManQ45]

Good job bean man.

Bad job jerry. Putting a damn wing on a 300

[maxhopper]

Nice job Noah, looks great!

[WDRacing]

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