Best way to get rid of minor orange peel?

[Epic18s]

I have some minor orange peel on my tailgate its not that noticeable, but being the person I am thats the first spot my eyes go to. Anybody know how I can easily get rid of this? Is wet sanding the only option or can I use a product to dull it down. It is not that bad so it shouldnt be that hard to get rid of.

[Mike Phillips]

The best option is wet-sanding with something like our Nikken #2000 Finishing Papers. After this you will have to remove your sanding marks using a Rotary Buffer with a compound and either a wool cutting pad or a foam cutting pad and then follow that with one or two other processes to restore a flawless finish.

You cannot remove sanding marks effectively by hand, orbital buffer or dual action polisher.

Try using the Search button and the terms wet sanding

[Epic18s]

Also why is scratch x used by hand rather then a buffer?

[Mike Phillips]

There is a polymer in ScratchX that tends to become gummy on the surface when it is heated making removal more difficult to remove. You can use it with a dual action polisher or a orbital buffer, but be forewarned. For any job ScratchX would be used for by machine, there is a product in the Professional Line that will take its place.

[Superior Shine]

I know an ez'er way.

Remove the tail gate and sell it on Ebay.


Actually I agree with Mike. Waxes, polishes, paint cleaners will do very little if anything to remove orange peel.

A color sand and buff is in order.

[tguil]

And if it's factory paint and a daily driver, don't mess with it.

Tom

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

I agree with Tom, if it is OEM paint, do not sand it. Most OEM BC/CC paint is VERY hard. Once you wet sand the paint, it is difficult to fully remove the sanding marks, even with a rotary buffer, wool pad and #85 Diamond Cut!

Just IMHO!

Tim