[Modaddio]

I have a nephew in CA that has a high end detailing company...I asked him on this for my 72 C10. Because I'm just going with the patina look, he said start with 1500 grit wet dry then to 2000 grit. Then use a cutting compound on a wool buffing pad and then use a polishing compound on a sponge wheel..so..I'm on to door #2 after sanding the cab down..(everything is apart) and the paint is super smooth. Yes, I used an orbital sander and on the ridges..well let's say that I have a lighter hand now. Thank God it's a patina truck and not my daily driver.

Two things I noted; 1. Don't start what you can't finish. 2. Sanding is a pain, so I tried just to cut with the wool and buff with the sponge wheels then wax..it looked OK. Then I tested a spot after sanding...man..it's amazing.

Doing it right is a lot of work but it's done right.

9 day's quit from dipping tobacco today!