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hobbies and interests paintingHow do you fix orange peel on single stage paint?
Thereof, can orange peel paint be fixed?
You need to wet sand if the orange peel is bad enough. Sherwin Williams (and Dr. If you want orange peel gone for good and your finish restored to factory-like condition (with a full clear coat), the area will have to be repainted.
In this way, can you Wetsand single stage paint?
Wet sanding uses a mixture of wet grit and sandpaper to sand down these flaws into a smooth surface. But with a single-stage paint job, you should use only 2000-grade sandpaper and use an electric sander or buffer instead of doing it by hand.
Orange peel is typically the result of improper painting technique, and is caused by the quick evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (e.g., low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying the paint at an angle other than perpendicular, or applying excessive paint.