wet sand

Definitions

1. To sand using extremely fine-grained sandpaper, using a lubricant such as water or oil to prevent the sandpaper from clogging.
2. To smooth damp material using a sponge.

Examples

“After the third or fourth spraying session (about 10 coats of lacquer), and after the finish⟳ has cured for at least 48 hours since the last⟳ spraying session, you can begin⟳ to wet⟳ sand the finish⟳.”

“I usually wet⟳ sand after I've finished any artwork and have⟳ removed the tape or stencil material. I use⟳ 800-grit paper and lightly sand only the area that did not receive⟳ any artwork, carefully sanding around the artwaork.”

“Although it is not recommended that you wet⟳ sand color coats, you might be able to lightly sand off nibs, providing you are prepared to touch⟳ up the spots with a light⟳ color coat.”

“Patching material for drywall, plaster, and wood can be wet⟳ sanded using sponges (see⟳ Figure⟳ 11.4).”

“A project that has been covered in joint compound may be smoothed (wet⟳ sanded) while it is still damp.”

“When wet⟳ sanding, use⟳ a wet⟳ (not dripping) sponge to smooth out taped areas.”

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