1948 GMC - Cab - Page 45


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		With the squeegee, I would softly wipe the slurry and water away from the area I was working while looking at was left behind. As the area was being squeegee, you could see areas or small dimples that still shined. This being the low side of the orange peel. Again and again I would gently go back to the sand paper and then the squeegee till the low spots of the dimples started to fade away but yet still visible.
		These low spots, yet still visible was my guide as to how much clear coat was still left on the paint. If these spots disappeared, I would have know idea how much I had to work with. So at this point I would stop and move on the the next small area. [Picture of the entire top of the cab after sanding with 1500 grip paper] Once sanded with the 1500, the entire area was cleaned with water and a soft rag.
		From there I went to work with the 2000 grit working in the same pattern as I did with the 1500 grit. This time focusing on removing the sanding marks left by the 1500. This being a light touch, taking about a third of the time it took with the 1500 grit. Here in the picture, the top have of the roof has been hit with 2000 grit. Even though it looks to have a duller and rougher finish, when looking at it from an angle, it reflects more light and has more of a gloss to it.
		After finishing with the 2000, the polishing wheel and rubbing compound came out and the shine really started to pop. [Picture of the top half after spending a few minutes polishing.]
		Hey look! I can see my self.
		Top of the cab after polishing out all the marks left by the 2000 grit paper.
		Top of the cab after polishing out all the marks left by the 2000 grit paper. [Here in a few, I will go over in detail what I learned about polishing out the clear coat.]

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