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Problem

What grit removes orange peel from spray paint?

Spray paint has orange peel texture after drying.

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Answer

After spray paint cures, wet sand orange peel with 1000 or 1500, then refine with 2000 and 3000.

Why it happens
Uneven paint texture must be leveled carefully before finer sanding and polishing or recoating.
Recommended grit
Use 1000 or 1500 for light orange peel, then 2000 and 3000 before polishing.
Wet or dry
Wet after the paint has cured.
Success check
The texture is leveled and the surface has a uniform fine haze.

What to do

  1. Let the spray paint cure fully.
  2. Wet sand lightly with 1000 or 1500.
  3. Refine with 2000 and 3000.
  4. Polish or recoat according to the finish plan.
Avoid: Do not wet sand fresh uncured spray paint.

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