...with 2000 grit sandpaper. Is there any way to bring ir back to the original finish?

Spray on a coat of clear?

 

Heck no. 2000 grit is what I normally use prior to buffing and polishing a new paint job. Next step is to buff with a medium cut rubbing compound, followed by a finishing compound. I recomend that this be done by a pro!!! If the paint has not been sanded too deeply, there is a good chance that a good buff man can restore the finish. Do keep in mind that the factory finishes are not very thick, so if your buff guy buffs thru trying to bring it back PLEASE do not blame him!! It most likely means that too much material was sanded off before he started buffing.

Worst case is you would have to at least reclear, BUT, re-clearing is silly since the prep is the same for re-clearing as it is for painting. You might as well repaint to ensure even color. Lat a good buff tech try to save it and if not then paint what doesnt come back. Good luck.

 

i sanded my paint too when removing the emblems.... im doing everything under the power of my wallet to fix it. nothing works. i have aftermarket company stickers there now.

 

I have used 2000 grit sandpaper to wetsand after filling in horrible rock chips. You can remove the hazing with a medium polish and orbital polisher. I wouldn't recommend trying this unless you are comfortable removing paint defects by machine.

 

what rubbing /polishing compound?
Where can I get it locally?
I have an orbital buffer.

 

If you don't know what polish or compound to use than you shouldn't be using an orbital polisher. A machine can do damage if not used correctly, and I'm not talking about some buffer you get at Walmart or Sears. I'm talking about a polisher that has adjustable speeds, removable pads and able to generate enough heat to remove paint defects.

 

One wife and several cars ago, wifey decided to scrub bugs off the front of a Metallic Bronze limited edition (3000 worldwide) Volvo using one of those green 3M scrub pads... Had to repaint the front of the car.

Depending on the depth of your 2000 grit damage, it may just buff up if done very carefully, but, than again, it may not. I'd try that first, if that isn't able to do it, it's repaint time.

Tom

 

I used an orbital buffer from walmart and rubbing compound from turtle wax, followed up by polishing compound (also by turtle wax)

It worked fine... looks great.

It's not as complicated as you guys make it sound.

Just go hella slow and use alot of water.

Apply compound
Buff for 1 minute (don't press hard)
Rinse to see what it looks like
Repeat 20 times

(All in all it took me about 30 minutes.

 

Glad it worked for you! :D

Tom