Orange peel options?

[BaBa Booey]

So I zaino'd the $#!& out of my car and it looks great despite some mild scratches from the clay bar. Maybe it's just me but it seems to have really brought out the orange peel. My car is black so that doesn't help. What are my options? Is there anything I can do or does it need to be wet sanded by a professional?

[gmblack3]

Wetsanding is the only option that will remove OP.

If you car is a daily driver or sits outside alot, I would not recommend it. Wetsanding will remove a good bit of your clear coat. So if you get defects (bird crap etching or waterspot etching) after the wetsand, you will have less clearcoat to correct the defects with.

[agentf1]

Originally Posted by gmblack3

Wetsanding is the only option that will remove OP.

If you car is a daily driver or sits outside alot, I would not recommend it. Wetsanding will remove a good bit of your clear coat. So if you get defects (bird crap etching or waterspot etching) after the wetsand, you will have less clearcoat to correct the defects with.

You will need some 3000 grit and a rotary to bring it back.

[bugman]

yes, you have to wet sand to get rid of orange peel.
the results (if done properly) are really astounding, but there is some risk - take off too much clearcoat, and you'll

1. diminish your level of protection from UV - damage (risking clearcoat failure in the future)
2. reduce the amount of scratches you can remove in the future (as gmblack pointed out).

It's also a lot of work to do this properly. When I thought about it, I decided it really wasn't worth the work and risks -- my car is my daily driver, and sits in the sun on most days while I'm at work.

If you have a true garage - and show- queen, it might be worth it to pursue this.