Technical Question for the Pros - Sanding for Paint Prep - High Spots

Because almost no one will pay what it costs to get a true show car finish.

 

If you see a friendly car (it waves at you), it’s because they didn’t use a long enough block. And with blocks, you need to learn long even strokes.

 

Haha! I’m sure there are plenty who pay lots and still don’t get a mirror like finish. I need to know how to get that type of finish though.

 

"Lots" is a very subjective scale and most have no idea whatsoever what a true show car paint jobs costs or the work involved. A true show quality paint job probably has 300-400 hrs in it before paint is even sprayed add a couple of days for that and probably close to $10K worth of materials these day then 50-100 hours to cut and buff it afterwards all at a shop rate of around $100/hr. How many people do you think are paying for that?

 

Shrinkage?

 

Mirror like is EZ
Just do proper metal work
Proper body work
Proper primer blocking and sanding
Proper paint application
Proper color sanding and buffing

 

Never judge a paint job on how it looks without seeing the bill first

 

Agree, but then why do I see guys then cover it all up with filler?