[Dinky Dragon]

Ok kiddies, here is the 1st tutorial of hopefully many! Today Im going to go over the technique of wet sanding. This is great for those of you wanting to do Case/Accessory Painting mods as it preps the surface really well compared to conventional sanding methods.

Wet Sanding - Sanding a surface while it is wet (usually flushed with water). This method of sanding can produce really smooth finishes (like the surface of a car ).

It is really simple and provides amazing results when done right!

Firstly here is what you need.

1. Degreaser (Fairy Liquid works well)
2. Circular foam sanding pad
3. 200-grit sandpaper
4. 400-grit sandpaper
5. 800-grit sandpaper
6. Bathtub or Sink
7. Soft microfibre cloth

1. Wash the plastic that you will be sanding. Use a de-greaser if necessary to remove all dirt, grime and grease. The cleaner your surface, the better.
   
2. 
   Fill a bathtub/sink with water.
3. Cut a piece of 200-grit wet/dry adhesive sandpaper to fit a circular foam sanding pad. Adhere the paper to the pad. Place the case parts into the water.
   
4. Sand very lightly using circular motions. Vary the size of your circles so you are not going over the same path over and over with your paper. Your sanding should be as random as you can make it.
   
5. Switch to 400-grit paper once you have lightly sanded the entire surface with your 200-grit paper. Use an extremely light touch and sand in random circular patterns.
6. Wipe the entire surface with a damp rag to remove any dust or sanding debris. Inspect the surface carefully for spots that are not fully sanded. Rub your fingers over the surface, feeling for any rough spots. The entire surface should feel as smooth as glass.
7. Place a piece of 800-grit paper on your foam sanding pad, pop into the water and make one last pass over your plastic. Use almost no pressure. Wash and pat dry.

You can now paint your parts. Most people tend to use Halfords Matt Black paint to gain the 'Elite' look. I will prepare another thread detailing how to paint the 360 Case/Parts.