Tips, tricks, how to wetsanding and buffing painted motorcycle parts

Video showing how "I" wetsand and buff motorcycle parts. Shown on a freshly painted Harley Davidson tank.
I've buffed well over 2000 painted motorcycle sets. So watching this video will help you do a more efficient and better job at wetsanding and buffing
Some tricks and tips throughout the video.
These tips can also be applied to cars and trucks
"Buff until you think you're done, then buff some more"
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3M 1500 wetsand half sheets - amzn.to/3pjNY6S
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3M black polish (Black) - amzn.to/3dnAWlX
Buffing pad (white) - amzn.to/3bVPpFd
Buffing pad (black) - amzn.to/3bVPpFd
Dewalt buffer - amzn.to/3zW72g5

[@mongolsmffm4829]

Super thankful you take the time to make these videos, they have helped me out tremendously!

[@scottisms2072]

Glad they helped you out! I've responded to your other comment about training as well!

[@juliebrown9543]

Great information from a professional thanks

[@TAZattitude]

Thank you Julie

[@bigworm6635]

I use a small block, so it actually flattens the nibs, I also usually just do 2000, 3000, and then CSI Ceram X Polish, its the bomb

[@scottf4249]

I may have to check out the CSI ceramic polish

[@vonovine]

Love the vid by the way. Chucking it about like a pro👍

[@TAZattitude]

👍 👍

[@hinddee]

Helped a lot Scott thanks!

[@TAZattitude]

Glad it helped out! Appreciate the comment!

[@belloautomotive1522]

can you do a video on the harbor freight roller stands you use and converted into tank and part holders

[@TAZattitude]

Yes, I do plan on doing a video on that!!!

[@DKingsz]

Thanks for sharing! very helpful

[@TAZattitude]

Glad to hear! appreciate the comment

[@MatthewScott]

You should give CSI polish a try.

[@TAZattitude]

Definitely have to look into that!

[@HitFella]

Amazing 😃💪🏻🔥 is it same procedure if i have used 2k clearcoat spraypaint ? A good wet sanding and then polish ?

[@TAZattitude]

Be sure to use a clear with catalyst. Put on the correct amount of clear. Try to get slick as possible to eliminate orange peel, thus creating more sanding. Then wetsand and polish

[@jamespolucha8790]

I’m not a painter or detailer but after 3 tries I finally got a beautiful paint job with clear coat and wet sanded everything now all I need to do is buff it out but I’m afraid I’ll mess it up, I have an air operated buffer from a friend of mine that used to do this type of work, how much pressure do you use ? I’ve watched a lot of videos but still nervous

[@TAZattitude]

To start off with, try a larger flatter surface and just use the weight of the buffer (assuming it's a professional type buffer with a 8" pad). You want to start with an easier panel so you can get used to it. Or practice on your car. Just watch the edges. Always run the pad 'off' the edge and not onto it. Good luck

[@wmharris9084]

Was this tank painted only before you started the wet sanding or did it have clear coat sprayed on it as well?

[@TAZattitude]

I had painted the tank with a basecoat / clearcoat. I hope that answers your question.

[@wmharris9084]

@TAZattitude thank you. I wasn't sure, as I had seen someone use 1500 to wetsand after painting and then clearcoat over that. Then wetsand again. I guess with us amatures, there is plenty of conflicting steps, so a guy doesn't know what order to proceed with.

[@johnholley7749]

How many coats of clear do you usually put on as a final clear coat before buffing and polishing?

[@TAZattitude]

Normally I put about 4 coats on. 2 coats, then I double coat the last coat. I do use a High Solids clear though.

[@johnholley7749]

Cool, will have to try that. I've been putting 5-6 on to get depth in the paint. But I like the the depth you're getting on your paint jobs. Doing a lowrider style paint on a road king an looking for more of deep layered look in the finish. Appreciate the information. Have a great one and look forward to your next videos.

[@TAZattitude]

@@johnholley7749 Be sure to use a good 'wet' clear clear. Also, try to make sure that the surface is 'flat' or very close to it even before wetsand and polishing. Wetsand with 1500 if you have a nice surface. The key to depth is to get all orange peel out and make sure the graphics are completely flat (no edge) after wetsand and buffing. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@chelseabrown462]

I was going to ask the same question. Great response 🤙🏼

[@wmharris9084]

Great video. Just one question, is the start with a tank that just has paint? Or paint + clearcoat before you began doing this?

[@adams13f]

I see people bondo there tank even when there's no dents? Why? Do you have to to get a good finish?

[@TAZattitude]

The only reason I can think of is that possibly it got sandblasted or stripped and it got warped. OR, it's an aftermarket raw tank. I've had to coat aftermarket tanks completely due to bad quality. Harley tanks are good quality and do not need to be coated with bondo

[@snapfly7]

What liquid wax do you use at the end? Is safe on fresh clear? Thanks

[@TAZattitude]

I use a 'body shop safe' wax. It's in the pink bottle hanging on the top of the bench. I can't remember the name of who makes it. Smells like strawberries lol

[@vonovine]

Hi Scott Question.. Sprayed my friends Kawasaki ‘classic’ need to send it 350 miles by courier.Sprayed almost 3 wks ago with USC01. Have foam to pad then bubble wrap then foam peanuts.Thinking of initially wrapping parts in microfibre cloths then clingfilming in place.Cloths have a slight texture but are high quality. Worried the pattern might inprint on clear.What would you initially wrap in?Never boxed & posted before & am uncomfortable doing it. Cheers for any response.

[@TAZattitude]

My wife always did the packing. Shipped well over 1000 sets. She always just wrapped each in the foam insulation, then bubble wrapped each part. Put the parts in the box, then fill with peanuts, or other filler. The keys are to make sure that you keep the parts away from the sides best as possible and put enough filler in the boxes to keep them from moving around.

[@vonovine]

@@TAZattitude Hi Scott Thanks for the reply.Really appreciate it.Trying to leave nothing to chance.👍

[@Tom-jw1pe]

Can inner ferrings on a special be wet sanded

[@TAZattitude]

I'd say know. The paint is thin, and I believe it's a single stage. Easier just to remove and paint. You'll never get it glossing enough to match new paint

[@Tom-jw1pe]

Gotcha thanks

[@devonrichardson3995]

Does this paint have flakes in it?

[@TAZattitude]

If I remember right, that was Harley Black Pearl, so it has 'pearls' in the color

[@devonrichardson3995]

@@TAZattitude thanks is there a color code for that paint, I have a bike with that same color, I need to paint my fender. Where can I get this paint?

[@TAZattitude]

No color code, just call up a local jobber and and tell them the year, harley, Black Cherry. Be sure and purchase the better grade paint. Cheaper paints won't have the correct pearls in it. I use PPG Deltron. you can also order from the ColorRite website.

[@zardportugal]

The real deal.

[@TAZattitude]

👍 old(er) painter with lot's of experience 😂