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1. I've primed and blocked, primed and blocked and got it nice and straight. I've primed again and plan on a final wet sand. Question is... What's the best way to wet sand without risking putting waves in the body? I've only ever wet sanded with a small block?

2. What is the best masking tape to use for stripes? Looking for a super sharp edge.

Thanks, Jason

confab

I haven't painted in years.. But back when I did, when working on a corvette? (Usually the bosses) we would use a squeegee or a block.. to keep it flat.. This includes the color sand/buff, btw.. and it looked like a million dollars.

Blocking primer, I always preferred to wrap the paper around a paint mixing stick so I could "warp" it a little for contour.

As far as tape goes, there is (Or used to be, I'm sure it's still out there) a 3m "fine line" tape that is made just for masking graphics, stripes and sharp edges.

It's a blue plastic looking stuff and it does a good job.. Be careful peeling the tape off, btw.

DUB

YES.to what confab wrote. i also sue a wood paint stick...the type you get from a home improvement store for a 5 gallon bucket. They are much thicker than a regular paint stick. I cut it just a little shorter than the sand paper and wrap it and sand away.

I also use straight cut sections of radiator hoses and heater hoses if needed....also semi-rigid foam pads are used.

It is all in technique. I also use the 3M #5861 "dry guide coat" and use it to make sure I have the panel sanded completely.

Then...when I get it inside so I can use my lights in the paint booth...I use my wax and grease remover and begin wiping the car down...and doing a small section at a time...I use the reflection of my light bulbs in the wet finish to look and see that I have NO sand scratches or grooves cut into the primer by the paint stick being run across the panel at the wrong angle WHILE I AM DRYING IT. Then if I find anything..I fix it and move on until the entire car is completed.

DUB