A Guide To Wet Sanding, Compounding & Polishing Car Paint!

[@kaiserformula688]

Dude, you actually show the entire process ! , you are one of the few who does and so far the best , most comprehensive and clearer , great job man !

[@davidcharbonneau9498]

Sandro’s a legend! Period! It’s always a treat to watch your video!

[@theusualsudspects]

Two years on and still one of the most useful videos demonstrating these techniques. Brushing up on my wet sanding lately, and this was wonderful info. Thanks as always, Sandro.

[@jaydensimmons4637]

*Works really **MyBest.Tools** well, and fits hand perfectly.*

[@hiijjh100]

I'm a detail shop manager at a Toyota dealership. We don't normally do wet or dry sanding. But if we do it's prep for ceramic coating. This is the video I recommend to my guys to watch to get the basic feel of wet sanding. The rest of my training I demonstrat on old wholesale cars. Lol

[@krazykay5899]

I finally got my dream job. Kinda.. I'm an industrial powder coater and liquid painter. We do lots of big commercial vehicles such as combines, field sprayers, grain bins trunking, etc. We've also been taking in a lot of car parts. My foreman just completely fixed the body on one of our office employees cars. I've been watching him as he works and asking questions to learn more. The car came out beautifully! Better than 2022 cars and trucks right off the lot. I feel like I need to take more time to learn about the more intricate parts of painting. It's been a life saver. I've been dealing with a lot lately and getting suited up and masked with a paint gun in my hand has alleviated a lot of stress. I'm hoping that I learn quick enough to do more of the intricate jobs like my foreman gets to do. As for now, I'll finish my 97 cvt challenger "terra gator" row sprayer and attempt to use the information gathered from this video on it. I hope it comes out good! The crew and I have 112 hours of labor on this beast and we're just now getting to the primer.

[@AudioTones67]

From someone who has zero knowledge or experience with wet sanding car paint, I'm stunned at the transformation.

[@asalouros]

One of the best guides out there. Wet sanding was probably the last piece of the detailing puzzle for me. Brilliant tutorial! Thanks man. 👍

[@Dead-Undertaker69]

It's unbelievable what you can get out of there. Perfect result. Your guides are really very helpful. Thanks Sandro. Good luck and stay healthy

[@woofbark4475]

Wow I thought it already looked great until I saw that extra polish step under the light! Nice!

[@epikmiata]

Just when I was looking for a wet-sanding video to fix my 1990 Miata you post this. Thank you Sandro! I've just got a tutorial from the best

[@yuuiji]

Best video on this topic. Ive been so scared of using a da for sanding due to pigtails. Now that i understand why it happens I'm more confident

[@kylechow6072]

Boy - I'm going to start sounding like a broken record, but thanks again Sandro. I have started to be more comfortable with sanding on my clients vehicles, and this instilled valuable knowledge for my next one. Appreciate all your insight you have given me through your videos and our conversations on Instagram. - Cheers

[@williamtheadventurer]

Very nice video man, you helped me a lot !!!!!!!

[@michelbissonnette8793]

Well done...with these products...yes.. im producing 650 cars compounds /year...i will try your products..work with meguiars n milwaukee battery polisher...good work youre doind👍

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

One of the BEST wet sanding tutorials ever. Amazing 🤯Thanks Sandro!! 🙏🏻

[@wiltonwallace7826]

I have a detailing company in the Bahamas your videos are on point and very helpful

[@bekiro28]

we have to copy million of you for each country in the world man we need more sandra in this world what an awesome guy you are bro thank you so much for shairing your awesome experience and craftsmanship with us i have learned a lot from you and i am so thankful

[@czperiod2576]

Thanks for this video. I had a car which had Adams "paint sealant" put on the door with the result that there was a chalky white film which looked terrible. Compound didn't touch it so I gritted my teeth, got a sanding block and started with 1000 grit paper and a hose. White stuff came off with the water, after 2 passes I switched to 2000 grit, then 2500. Less white stuff but paint looked terrible. Then compound, 2 passes, then polish, 2 passes. Door looks infinitely better, finished it off with a coating of carnuba wax. Your video gave me the confidence that there was a chance the paint wouldn't be destroyed, and to be honest I had nothing to lose anyway. Now car is back to happy! 3 coffees bought.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Really great to hear that after what sounds like a lot of work to fix the issue, it all came up well in the end! Really happy that the video helped and thanks so much for the support!

[@BarryCoombs1]

Easily some of the best paint correction tutorials I’ve seen on KZbin. 👏🏾 Many thanks for these Sandro. 🙏🏾

[@timwest9300]

I love it you have that magical teaching ability, thank you sir for your time and efforts to share your precision tips with us , God bless

[@coolcat7918]

Watched your video because I'm about to cut and buff my truck.feeling alot better about trying it now.thanks

[@kd8227]

One thing for sure .... cant be explained easier than this, you just made my day thank you

[@amounifnd]

what a remarkable video. Excellent as usual. Only problem is everyone will want to wet sand instead of spending time with a cutting compound.

[@_jadori_175]

Love this channel! Just found it few days ago. Not only is it thorough, but soothing at the same time. You can learn to correct paint and sleep well at the same time!! It's a win win!!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Lol glad you’re enjoying it!!

[@mike-stirling]

I enjoy watching how-to videos and have just started learning to correct paint on vehicles. My Guinea pig is my girlfriends ‘17 Camry that is a black metallic color with plenty of scratches 😂. I can’t wait to go back over a couple steps on her car with what I learned watching your video. This video is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen on KZbin! Thumbs up my friend!

[@davidryan5482]

Love your videos Sandro. I compounded the paint on my vw r32 today after watching you for many many hours, thank you 👍

[@T.Mitcbree]

Brilliant lesson tonight 👍🏼 Thank you. I obviously have to start saving for a paint gauge to rely on as I don't believe Mitsubishi put much clear on their lower end City shopping trolleys 🚗🛒😁

[@LuisContreras-y7t]

Amazing!!! This is what I call professional job, you even using clearcoat measuring tool👌

[@lesliephillips8099]

Amazing my friend! I have a 2007 Lexus GS 450h and I want to revive the paint on it but wanted to do it myself. What a great video! Thank you so much!

[@gary162]

Hey Sandro, Thanks, this video is really helpful for me right now. My daughter rocked up with a black 2012 Subaru today and asked what I could do with it. The doors looked exactly like your test panel! Mate you saved me so much time and you are a good teacher. All I have to do is buy some wet sanding discs, Thanks again

[@bencrosbie6003]

Wow look at that metallic pop! awesome job...

[@muffin70507]

Your video is very helpful! See the 3 different parts of the untouched, compounded and polishing sides was really cool.

[@bquattrog]

Great video, this helps me tremendously! I have an old BMW that needs some serious paint work, very similar to your "before" condition. Thanks for making this video!

[@ukstuartpatterson]

I've found your videos to be first class and just enough information to give confidence to do this work myself. I'm a used car dealer and hardly wet sand any paint - I use a cut/polish type product (with bad paint or deep scratches Farecla G3) on an orange foam pad & remove swirls/spider web/hologram stuff using Farecla G10 or 3M Ultrafine with a black foam pad. The machine I use is not DA just orbital. Autoglym has been my "go-to" polish of choice for many years. In fact - I have found it so good it has covered many of my errors (maybe fillers or special optical effects in the polish??). I can get a good level of shine back on all colours... I'm tempted to have a go at some wet sanding now. I don't have airlines and so electrical powered equipment is my route. In the future I'd like to try more detailed approach to the better quality cars that I sell & buy a DA sander/polisher and use a foam backing pad. In your video here - I would have loved to have seen what results my approach would have gained on the right side of that panel..... what you did is obvious - but also looks like a hint of magic :) I guess that's experience - that hidden factor! In all.... THANK YOU for your support - even though you didnt know you were!!! :)

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and personal experiences, thanks mate!

[@MrMasood634]

Amazing compounding results...highly appreciate the way you explain in your video's... Ur a true detailer... 👈

[@59CommandoLee]

One of the best instructional paint defect videos I've seen. Well done!

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

Fantastic video as always Sandro! Very clear and comprehensive explanation of not only wet sanding, but cutting and refining as well👍🏼

[@LightSpiD]

Godlike level of polishing 🤤 Amazing 😍

[@mikesloper7112]

Cheers fella, many thanks, my next project will require at least 40% of its paint work wet sanding so great timing, TY !!

[@telegoose9905]

Invaluable knowledge! Thank you for sharing 💯👍🏼

[@giogamer4825]

Wowww what a superb result! Really great

[@kumarrupesh4556]

Excellent explanation and work sir.thank you it will really help for beginners

[@abevela1618]

Here goes nothing. I'm going to try wet sanding for the 1st time on my rear bumper. Let's see how it goes. Very informative. I feel more confident now.

[@mailme793]

How did it go?

[@intannovianti5617]

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[@MrMasood634]

Great presentation.... Hat's off to the work that uhave done. Loads of informative material for us detailers....thank you so much.

[@kushlandtooclean1539]

Excellent Teacher ✌🏾Your videos always on point I have learned a lot from your channel. Much Love From NC 🇺🇸. THANK YOU

[@benodie02760]

That really is a phenomenal instructional video. Thank you!

[@frozenwalkway]

One of the best vids I seen and I've been watching most of them

[@Thebombonlyone]

This guy is literally a wizard. I've been alive for 23 years and never seen something like this. Crazy results

[@utkarshsingh7067]

Brilliant very informative and useful video i ever found in this level of detail thanks .. ❤

[@Celsinho1.0]

the best video out for this hands down. Good job sir

[@peterjurenovskis5933]

Sandro, Another great video! I guess that the determination to wet sand vs. compound depends on a couple of things: the depth of the imperfections, the degree of defect removal desired, the time you have to work this, and the amount of money the customer has. From my experience, always use the least aggressive method first, then gradually work your way to wet sanding. Keep up the good work!

[@YaBoyTsam]

This guy here deserves million followers 🔥

[@Techo1329]

Great video Sandro...you have provided enough knowledge to give me the confidence to tackle some old scouring pad scratches on the bonnet of my otherwise flawless Heron White VT. Legend.

[@neilbenzie3618]

Another top notch video Sandro 👍🏻 , very well presented once again 😁

[@money1star]

I’m just starting out in paint correction and this is the BEST video I’ve seen that actually shows the affect each step has on the paint. I actually feel confident to get started now whereas before I just kept putting it off. Great vid bud!

[@chadrandolph9874]

Hey Sandro! You are the man! It’s mind blowing the results you can achieve from wet sanding. You could barely see the metallic flacks in the paint before you started. Honestly, I didn’t notice the flacks at all till the end. 😁 I just love the art of detailing. Your canvas, your creation, your masterpiece! Love it 😊 Good day mate...

[@davebaldwin340]

That looks amazing great video and super shiny

[@raulalvarado6886]

What a great video. Makes me want to go buy some detail stuff now.

[@reza.khan74]

Thanks for sharing Sandro. Really appreciating this 🤗

[@KautiousNupe]

Detailed, Comprehensive, Well thought out, well shot and well executed educational video. Your approach to car detailing and your attention to detail is noted and greatly appreciated. I have a question for you. Let's say that you had a few large rock chips or LOTS of small rock chips on that panel in addition to all the scratches and swirls. Would you use touch up paint and fill in those rock chips before or after wet sanding or before or after compounding? Let's say your touch paint is from the manufacturer and it comes with clear coat too. When would you apply that. This is one question that I've never seen addressed during these kinds of informative vides. I look forward to your response. THANKS in advance.

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, and I’d apply the touch up after the first stage of sanding, make sure it has a couple days to harden and then continue sanding, compounding and polishing.

[@megataurus7779]

Very well explained Sandro, puts me at ease when I start doing this !👌

[@rflood]

The differnce there is night and day! Such a satisfying finish.

[@matty387]

Wow, I thought sanding would remove WAY more clearcoat than it did. Awesome video thanks 👊🏼

[@kenlawton1531]

Brilliant educational video Sandro, well done mate👍

[@johnpivovarnik9678]

Always something you can learn . Thanks for another great video.

[@BB_Detailing_00]

Good video. Loved how you managed to get the 4 liquids together for comparison. Your gauge reads both Mils and microns! Sweet.

[@КакМожем]

Огромное спасибо за данное видео, все очень легко и просто а главное понятно для чего требуется каждый шаг в полировке.

[@dillanmistry]

This helped me so much, I was so lost before

[@brunofey5142]

Stop spoiling us Sandro! Awesome video.

[@MyNicknash]

Definitely worth it! Thanks for the valuable information

[@Evmkdacus]

Brilliant video, one of the most informative I've come across! You deserve way more subscribers then you have 👌

[@MindbodyMedic]

As a noob I was going to try my hand at this next, talk about great timing!

[@thelmahattingh2213]

thank u. one of the best videos with a lot of info.

[@SteveHainesCounsellor]

Excellent and as informative as ever Andrew 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@davenewton1570]

Another video full of useful information,I’ve only just started wet sanding so found it a great help thanks looking forward to the next one already 👍

[@Andy-From-England]

Nice work sandro great result

[@jimcramer9656]

One of my favorites you have done!

[@jekkOO7]

Sandro, thank you very much sir!! This was a very interesting video, with a lot of information that I have not found before! I truly hope you enjoy making these videos like I do watching them, I thank you a lot for all the time and effort you put in making such amazing content!! Hats off to you!!

[@bm7760]

Great results. My entire car needs this...

[@karolisrum6573]

Great video! Always learn something new from you.

[@edgarlopez4995]

WOW LOOKS BEAUTIFUL 🎉

[@ridecleandetails6906]

Awesome as alway! Great understanding & technique in explanations! Cheers

[@littlediablo]

Outstanding work. Thanks Sandro.

[@k-dubsautosalon1457]

This was awesome! I have a 2006 Porsche that has a failed coating that I’m needing to take off, going to do some wet sanding and compare it to the compound test spot I did. Thanks for the awesome video

[@DavidC1]

Wow, amazing how much you can improve it!

[@wolfgangbru5935]

Thank you for that impressive and helpful video!

[@chichyiphone4]

One of the best videos, explaining wet sanding. Just a question on the pads; which brand is the best quality? Mirka,3M, Sia? What sanding pad is for plastic and which is for paint (material wise). Thanks!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

I guess personally I really like SIA disks as I seem to largely avoid pigtails and I don’t tend to dry sand much so I don’t need or want the extraction holes found in many other brands, and the integrated foam in the Sia’s also tends to be more forgiving to work with. The plastic panels or trims I’d be sanding are also painted/clear coated - unless it’s something like an older plastic headlight- and I’d generally use the same discs. Thanks!

[@Legolas6911]

Great video. Perfect result. Thank you.

[@mcalette]

Great simple to understand video. Thanks

[@joei4ever]

-did you clay before all this? -what do you use to clean paint between polish stages? if anything? isopropyl alcohol spray wipe? or did I miss it somewhere in video great tutorial, I might actually tackle this on my old dark blue paint

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Yes the panel was decontaminated and I showed the IPA wipe product in the video.

[@karthikcallingkarthik5917]

Excellent effort mate. Thank you!

[@kev1665]

Fantastic video and very informative 👍

[@dinaboulgari9507]

I love your videos especially the real time & also you take time to clearly explain everything! Thank you 👌

[@anthonyderom8355]

Masterclass! Thanks Sandro

[@yaishmatheen4274]

yet another sensational video Sandro! Well done. If it’s not too much trouble, I have a question. I notice you tend snow foam the cars dry, rather than pressure wash off the loose contaminants first. Why is this so? I look forward to your answer!

[@CarCraftAutoDetailing]

Thanks, and I find that the foam bonds better and clings longer on dry paint and it also seems to work a little better when it’s not further diluted by the standing water in the car.

[@yaishmatheen4274]

@@CarCraftAutoDetailing thanks Sandro, you're the best!

[@gilortiz6254]

What an amazing job. Greetings from Houston Tx

[@annajasmine9747]

Usefull video👍👍

[@cp5472]

Loved the video!! Would have been cool to compare this technique to a good cutting compound and microfiber or wool pad and compare the final results + how much did each technique removed of paint!

[@SS95170]

Great tutorial yet again. Love your work!!

[@Dominari66]

One word mate, wow ! This looks so good.