About the distilled water thing. Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, (actually it was New Mexico) the water was down right horrible. The calcium deposits were so bad, if you washed your car you had to dry it immediately. Now by this I mean, wash fender, dry a fender, wash a door, dry a door. Get my drift.

The water was unbvelievable. Well I wet sanded the final colors in prep for a clear, and after the clear dried, you could see water spots that were not there (visible) before I cleared. Had to repaint the plane.

That is why I recommended the distilled water for the sanding. Since that time I am in So. Cal. and the water isn't a problem. I still use the procedure as it is just in the routine and doesn't cost anything.

John