wet sanding

1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of wet sand

plural wet sandings

1. countableuncountableThe process of sanding with extremely fine-grained sandpaper, using a lubricant such as oil or water to prevent the sandpaper from clogging.

   This coat receives many wet sandings and polishings.

   2015, Melvin Benzaquen, Trans Am & Firebird Restoration: 1970-1/2 - 1981, →ISBN, page 106

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   Some wet sanding and a few more coats of varnish had it looking respectable enough to antique.

   1976, Leslie Linsley, The Decoupage Workshop, page 68

   It takes many applications of lacquer and subsequent wet sanding operations to obtain that final smooth luster.

   1986, Constructing a Solid-body Guitar: A Complete Technical Guide, →ISBN

   Wet sanding yields its best results on clear coats that are then polished.

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

2. countableuncountableThe process of smoothing damp material with a sponge.

   For a larger wet sanding job, use a high-density polyurethane sponge made specifically for this purpose.

   2012, Myron R. Ferguson, Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results, →ISBN, page 131

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   An alternate sanding method is wet sanding. It involves blending in the edges of the joint compound by stroking them with a wet sponge.

   1998, William Perkins Spence, Installing & Finishing Drywall, →ISBN, page 143

   Wet sanding is a dustfree alternative to dry sanding. Use a high-density, small-cell polyurethane sponge made for wet sanding.

   2002, Finishing Walls & Ceilings, →ISBN, page 62