wet sand

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wet sand (third-person singular simple present wet sands, present participle wet sanding, simple past and past participle wet sanded)

1. To sand using extremely fine-grained sandpaper, using a lubricant such as water or oil to prevent the sandpaper from clogging.
   • 2003, Roger H. Siminoff, The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual, →ISBN, page 137:

     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.

   • 2005, JoAnn Bortles, How to Custom Paint Your Motorcycle, →ISBN, page 147:

     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.

   • 2013, Dennis W. Parks, How to Paint Your Car: Revised & Updated, →ISBN, page 102:

     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.

2. To smooth damp material using a sponge.
   • 1996, David E. Jacobs, Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing, →ISBN, page 11-20:

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

   • 2003, Kristy McNeil, Foam Decor: Carve 30 Elegant Home Accents, →ISBN, page 16:

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

   • 2012, Myron R. Ferguson, Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results, →ISBN, page 132:

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

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