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wet sand en · VERB

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1. To sand using extremely fine-grained sandpaper, using a lubricant such as water or oil to prevent the sandpaper from clogging.
   • 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. 2003, Roger H. Siminoff, The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual, →ISBN, page 137:
   • 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. 2005, JoAnn Bortles, How to Custom Paint Your Motorcycle, →ISBN, page 147:
   • 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. 2013, Dennis W. Parks, How to Paint Your Car: Revised & Updated, →ISBN, page 102:
2. To smooth damp material using a sponge.
   • Patching material for drywall, plaster, and wood can be wet sanded using sponges (see Figure 11.4). 1996, David E. Jacobs, Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing, →ISBN, page 11-20:
   • A project that has been covered in joint compound may be smoothed (wet sanded) while it is still damp. 2003, Kristy McNeil, Foam Decor: Carve 30 Elegant Home Accents, →ISBN, page 16:
   • When wet sanding, use a wet (not dripping) sponge to smooth out taped areas. 2012, Myron R. Ferguson, Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results, →ISBN, page 132:

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