Wet sanding

[ponysarepretty]

I repaired some chips in my car and I am going to sand it down after a couple days (after it dries), I have some 1000 gritt, and even afte I use some rubbing compound and some light polishes, there are still some swirls, should I get some 1500 gritt?

 

[White Stang]

Don't hit the clear coat just the high spot. then use some wax.

 

[BAD88GT]

You should end up with 2000 grit. Most rubbing compounds will only remove 1500 or finer scratches.

 

[Mirrahasmycar]

if the 1000 is leaving scratches in the clearcoat, you should use a finer grain, and then buff the rest out

 

[ForPointSex]

Pep boys has some good rubbing and polishing compound made by 3M. The rubbing compound is called prefect-it II. The polish is called Perfect-It Swirl Mark Remover. There's 2 versions of the swirl mark remover, ligth and dark color paint.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Some 2000 grit with a "wet" sand should all but make those scratches disappear. But as White Stang states, be weary of the clear coat.