wet sanding
Water-assisted surface finishing
Wet sanding is sanding a surface while applying water or another liquid to reduce friction, prevent clogging, and minimize dust.
The technique produces a smoother finish than dry sanding, especially on automotive paint, wood finishes, or drywall: I wet sanded the clear coat before buffing.
The water carries away particles that would otherwise scratch the surface.
Determination or abrasive particles
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- buffingFriction-based shine work
lapping · abrasion · leveling · surface prep · slurry · lubrication · cross-hatch · feathering
Transparent protective lacquer layer
- orange peelCitrus fruit's outer layer
- paint correctionRemoving surface imperfections from clearcoat
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
overspray · scratch removal · compound · buffing · detailing · touch-up · basecoat · respray
Cereal plant's harvest unit
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
- shellacResinous wood coating
- polyurethaneVersatile synthetic resin compound
stain · sealer · furniture · cabinetmaking · veneer · hardwood · luthier · oil finish
Shine or annotation
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- sheenSoft surface luster
- lusterSoft reflected light
smoothness · polish · leveling · clearcoat · mirror finish · refinement · nibs · runs
Metal-oxygen ceramic compound
- foam padSpongy cushioning material
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- soapy waterDetergent dissolved in liquid
- mineral spiritsPetroleum-derived paint solvent
grit
Determination or abrasive particles
- sandpaperAbrasive-coated finishing material
- aluminum oxideMetal-oxygen ceramic compound
- polishingSmoothing by friction
buffing · lapping · abrasion · leveling · surface prep · slurry · lubrication · cross-hatch · feathering · scuffing
clearcoat
Transparent protective lacquer layer
- orange peelCitrus fruit's outer layer
- paint correctionRemoving surface imperfections from clearcoat
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
bodywork · overspray · scratch removal · compound · buffing · detailing · touch-up · basecoat · respray · polish
grain
Cereal plant's harvest unit
polyurethane · stain · sealer · furniture · cabinetmaking · veneer · hardwood · luthier · oil finish · tung oil
gloss
Shine or annotation
luster · smoothness · polish · leveling · clearcoat · mirror finish · refinement · nibs · runs · sags
aluminum oxide
Metal-oxygen ceramic compound
- foam padSpongy cushioning material
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- soapy waterDetergent dissolved in liquid
- sanding
- auto bodybody filler, bodywork, collision repair, dent repair, dent removal
- Stone Sculptingchisel, mallet, rasp, flat chisel, carving
- surface preprust remover, priming, paint remover, spackling, wire brush
- frictionfriction, rubbing, abrading, friction burn, rolling friction
- polishingbuffing, burnishing, shining, glass polishing, silver polishing