I am refinishing my air cleaner and have applied three coats of black over the primer. I have seen wetsanding done with and without soap. They (magazines) have said that soap will help keep the sandpaper lubricated and clean when used with water. What do you think?

Mark

 

I'm painting my computer case and I used some dove soap in the water, seemed to work pretty good to me. I still need to finish though, d@mn winter came so I couldn't finish

 

Soap is a good idea. use 1500 or 2000 grit sand paper. works well.

 

O.K., I have wetsanded the lid with 1500 grit sandpaper and soapy water. There is no more "orange peel" on it, now, what do I do next to bring out the shine? Do I use regular polish, rubbing compound, or what? What brand of whatever I use would be best? Thanks for all of your help!

Mark

 

Probably too late now, but use 3M PerfectIt II.