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

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Hey guys, today’s video is going to be a bit of a guide on machine wet sanding car paint, but I’ll also be briefly covering compounding and polishing so you can see the whole process from start to finish.
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[@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

[@juliaallen7149]

I purchased a used one as the piece is a bit pricey, but the machine kzbin.infoUgkxG6fbm3cHBd7CNTjk5D-dwYe9c9tCB9ZN has surpassed my expectations. We sand small parts by hand often, sized around 1"x1/2," and specifically look for a piece that's designed to be vertical. The motor has plenty of torque and great speed settings. The only inconvenience I had is that the disk measures 5" where we trim 6" stick-and-sand disks down easily by mounting it then cutting with a box cutter.

[@woofbark4475]

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

[@Thebombonlyone]

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

[@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. 👍

[@AudioTones67]

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

[@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

[@rflood]

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

[@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.

[@williamtheadventurer]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@frozenwalkway]

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

[@Vxc6]

That was intelligent video😍🔥

[@bentaylor599]

Amazing work!

[@ronnie7262]

Great detail 👍

[@redstudio524]

🤩 Fantastic!!!!

[@HarpersCarDetailing]

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

[@59CommandoLee]

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

[@muffin70507]

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

[@jimcramer9656]

One of my favorites you have done!

[@telegoose9905]

Invaluable knowledge! Thank you for sharing 💯👍🏼

[@TripleGAutoDetailing]

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

[@BarryCoombs1]

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

[@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...

[@littlediablo]

Outstanding work. Thanks Sandro.

[@giogamer4825]

Wowww what a superb result! Really great

[@SteveHainesCounsellor]

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

[@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

[@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

[@reza.khan74]

Thanks for sharing Sandro. Really appreciating this 🤗

[@dinaboulgari9507]

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

[@stevenscerri9386]

Great tutorial yet again. Love your work!!

[@davidryan5482]

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

[@johnpivovarnik9678]

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

[@LightSpiD]

Godlike level of polishing 🤤 Amazing 😍

[@MrMasood634]

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

[@megataurus7779]

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

[@Merkava76]

One word mate, wow ! This looks so good.

[@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.

[@dillanmistry]

This helped me so much, I was so lost before

[@samperras]

Love it, plain and simple

[@bencrosbie6003]

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

[@phoenixblack1220]

Absolutely amazing! Great stuff thank you.

[@MrMasood634]

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

[@Legolas6911]

Great video. Perfect result. Thank you.

[@karolisrum6573]

Great video! Always learn something new from you.

[@benodie02760]

That really is a phenomenal instructional video. Thank you!

[@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!

[@CryerMobileDetailing]

Amazing video and results. Can’t wait to use these techniques.

[@karthikcallingkarthik5917]

Excellent effort mate. Thank you!

[@ridecleandetails6906]

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

[@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 👍

[@anthonyderom8355]

Masterclass! Thanks Sandro

[@wolfgangbru5935]

Thank you for that impressive and helpful video!

[@MyNicknash]

Definitely worth it! Thanks for the valuable information

[@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!!

[@mcalette]

Great simple to understand video. Thanks

[@SouthAndes]

Another great video, thank you Sandro!!!

[@mikesloper7112]

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

[@edgarlopez4995]

WOW LOOKS BEAUTIFUL 🎉

[@bbdetailing9123]

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

[@CrazyKnowHow]

Truly awesome buddy great guide amazing what you can do

[@thelmahattingh2213]

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

[@annajasmine9747]

Usefull video👍👍

[@kenlawton1531]

Brilliant educational video Sandro, well done mate👍

[@edwardjayfix]

Great video! Thanks!

[@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 🚗🛒😁

[@davebaldwin340]

That looks amazing great video and super shiny

[@EnergyBreakCrew]

phenomenal!

[@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

[@stuartarneaud218]

Wow amazing thank for video

[@fungayoyo]

amazing demo!

[@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!

[@neilbenzie3618]

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

[@celsomendes2231]

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

[@fenwick7118]

Another good insight into sanding👍

[@_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!!

[@Andy-From-England]

Nice work sandro great result

[@michaelkay3496]

Amazing!!

[@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!

[@AmazonDickAmi]

I appreciate you doing it in sections like this. I’ve watched several other videos and they show the before after product but this showed me how much extra clarity you get from the polish after the compound. I feel less afraid after watching this hoping my first attempt works well. I’ve been doing homework on this for 2 days 🤪 I wish I had a panel to practice on

[@Dineskii]

Me too….i have an old truck tho and only care about the paintwork a little so i dont mind practicing on my own truck😂

[@mareczuczek]

Just go to a nearest scrapyard and buy random hood. As easy as that

[@taylormartin8193]

@@mareczuczek or your local body shop will happily give you some shitty panels to practice on.

[@Evmkdacus]

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

[@utkarshsingh7067]

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

[@jehza77]

Great work !!

[@kev1665]

Fantastic video and very informative 👍

[@willberger96]

Great video!

[@kumarrupesh4556]

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

[@younessharaifi490]

wow wow sooooooooo nice thanks man

[@electricbright9780]

Thank you for the tutorial sir 🙏

[@JanTanda]

Dayum im so happy uve made this video

[@kenj1424]

Great video as always.

[@harshdevsingh6543]

Best of luck bro great job

[@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!

[@user-kq1lq7is9g]

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

[@trickster6831]

AWESOME content!!!

[@alangligor]

Creat video !! Nicely explained sir !👏👏👏

[@vadler3759]

Nothing less than wow 👌🏻 👏