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    The new Model 2 has lots of little scuffs I would like to take out. I tried 2000 grit w/d paper and then followed up with 3m rubbing compound. It worked fine but I think I could get away with a higher grit paper, like 2500-3000, is there such a thing? Wow this is a lot of work, I don't want to use a buffer for fear of removing too much clear coat so I am doing it by hand.

    Any sugestions?
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  • #2
    You might want to try Micro-Mesh pads, I know a couple guys that rave about them...check it out - http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Finishin...sives_Kit.html
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    • #3
      MicroMesh pads are great.... I even like to use them to polish frets because they don't make a mess like steel wool.

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      • #4
        Thanks for the tip!
        750XL Cherry Sunburst
        375DX Metallic black
        Model 2 blue
        Model 2 Red
        USA Candy Apple Red San Dimas
        USA Slime Green San Dimas
        MIJ ProMod Candy Blue San Dimas
        Gibson Les Pauls
        PRS SC-250

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        • #5
          Micro-Mesh, Micro-Mesh! They work great wet sanding and you can wash them clean after use. They are great!
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          • #6
            1000 grit wet sanded works great!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Fretburner View Post
              1000 grit wet sanded works great!
              if you love buffing! i dunno, i sand 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, and sometimes 2500, then fine cut rubbing compound, then swirl remover.

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              • #8
                a refinisher I was recently talking to said they go all the way up to 4000grit. It's as smooth as glass I have no idea how it's even called sandpaper.

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                • #9
                  I use 2500, 3000, 3500 and 4000..
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                  • #10
                    2500 gt minimum unless you have a high speed spindle buffer. Epecially with the Polyester topcoats. They are tough to get 1000gt out of.
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                    • #11
                      Well, I did it with 2000gt then went to 3M lightcut rubbing compound, then 3M swirl remover. I got as much as I am willing to take out, which was a lot. Oh, what a arm and shoulder workout!! All by hand, 3 1/2 hours!!

                      There are still some deeper scuffs but this thing will never be new again so I am fine with what I did, it looks new from 2 feet away!

                      One thing I did notice are some "feathers" in under the clear cloat, it looks like a thing white line in the red paint, but it's under the surface of the clear coat????

                      Anyone know what these are?? Just courious.
                      750XL Cherry Sunburst
                      375DX Metallic black
                      Model 2 blue
                      Model 2 Red
                      USA Candy Apple Red San Dimas
                      USA Slime Green San Dimas
                      MIJ ProMod Candy Blue San Dimas
                      Gibson Les Pauls
                      PRS SC-250

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                      • #12
                        Actually, youd be VERY surprised how thick those older clearcoats are. I have a model 2 body that was scratched to hell... someone scratched the word "beth" into it pretty deep... wouldnt you know I got it all out without hitting the basecoat.
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                        • #13
                          WOW, that's some deep marks.
                          750XL Cherry Sunburst
                          375DX Metallic black
                          Model 2 blue
                          Model 2 Red
                          USA Candy Apple Red San Dimas
                          USA Slime Green San Dimas
                          MIJ ProMod Candy Blue San Dimas
                          Gibson Les Pauls
                          PRS SC-250

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by titan7 View Post
                            Well, I did it with 2000gt then went to 3M lightcut rubbing compound, then 3M swirl remover. I got as much as I am willing to take out, which was a lot. Oh, what a arm and shoulder workout!! All by hand, 3 1/2 hours!!

                            There are still some deeper scuffs but this thing will never be new again so I am fine with what I did, it looks new from 2 feet away!

                            One thing I did notice are some "feathers" in under the clear cloat, it looks like a thing white line in the red paint, but it's under the surface of the clear coat????

                            Anyone know what these are?? Just courious.
                            without a pic, it's hard to say, but it's common for lint or dust to get under the clear, especially if you don't have a paint booth. if you can post some pics, that'd help.

                            one thing that can help is getting some foam buffing pads for your drill; stewmac sells them, but you can also find them at auto parts stores. it'll save your arm!

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