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Sanding will remove orange peel and runs. this should be done with 1,200- to 2,000-grit paper. Choosing the right grit depends on how bad the imperfections are. Crosshatch your sanding, which means doing your work in one direction, then making a pass in the opposite direction. Example: Sand left to right, then up and down to minimize possible scratches. After sanding, we recommend polishing with a cutting compound, then a fine rubbing compound, and following up with a good quality nonabrasive carnauba wax. We think the door on the right is far better!
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Sanding will remove orange peel and runs. this should be done with 1,200- to 2,000-grit paper. Choosing the right grit depends on how bad the imperfections are. Crosshatch your sanding, which means doing your work in one direction, then making a pass in the opposite direction. Example: Sand left to right, then up and down to minimize possible scratches. After sanding, we recommend polishing with a cutting compound, then a fine rubbing compound, and following up with a good quality nonabrasive carnauba wax. We think the door on the right is far better!  View Related Article

 

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