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Problem

What grit to level car touch-up paint?

Touch-up paint can dry as a raised blob above the surrounding paint.

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Answer

For cured car touch-up paint, wet sand with 1500 or 2000, then 3000 before polishing.

Why it happens
The touch-up spot must cure and then be leveled carefully before polishing.
Recommended grit
Use 1500 or 2000 to level cured touch-up paint, then 3000 before polishing.
Wet or dry
Wet.
Success check
The touch-up spot is level with the surrounding surface before polishing.

What to do

  1. Let touch-up paint cure fully.
  2. Wet sand lightly with 1500 or 2000.
  3. Refine with 3000.
  4. Polish after the area is level and evenly hazed.
Avoid: Do not sand soft touch-up paint.

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