How long before you can wet sand and compound buff after you have painted ?

[Ron41]

Hi all, I have just finished the process of clear coating my car, can someone please tell me how long do I need to wait before wet sanding the orange peel out of my job, I live in Victoria so temps are above 25 C today and the next few days.
Also while I am here can someone also tell me how to get the masking tape residue off my panels safely.

thanks in advance for any help.

 

[bnw69]

Acrylic? 3 to 7 days the longer the better. 2 pac 24 hours to 7 days best not to go over the 7 days with 2 pac or it will take a bit more work.

 

[EYY]

Yeah it really depends on what paint system you used and the temperature. As mentioned, leave acrylic for as long as possible before sanding. I'd tend to leave 2 pack for at least 3 days before sanding/compounding (especially for a home job that hasn't been baked). For 2K I'd definitely get onto it within 2 weeks though.

 

[Ron41]

Thanks guys, it was acrylic so I will wait a week before sanding.
Anyone know how to get the masking tape residue off safely ?

 

[gossie]

Thanks guys, it was acrylic so I will wait a week before sanding.
Anyone know how to get the masking tape residue off safely ?

Prepsol. How long did you leave it on after the spraying?????????????

 

[Ron41]

Thanks mate, only left the tape on for a couple of hours after painting, I got the tape at safeway, so probably a cheap crappy tape.

 

[bnw69]

Try wax and grease remover (prepsol) in a small spot or some hot soapy water and work away at it. If it was 2 pac you could use thinners but that will wipe your acrylic off which would sort of suck.
Yeah it's best to spend a bit extra and get some good painters tape, most learn that the hard way, i did lol

 

[Ron41]

Thanks mate and everyone else, all advise was very much appreciated.

 

[BOOSTER]

I have problems like that when I put the tape in the sun too long which enoys me a little.
How did she come up Ron