do0dfromcali

This doesn't pertain to vehicles as in a ls1, but I am selling my boat in the next couple of weeks and am curious if I could wetsand it to bring back some of the shine.

I this possible and what grit do you think I would need? Also what kind of wax could I put onto it

DARK AGE 53

I know zero about boats but I don't think you want to wetsand a boat that is gel coated. JMO

Al

ZaneO

To bring back shine you don't want to wet sand. Wet sanding is for removing orange peel and deep scratches.

You want a compound/polish to make it shine again. Most products will work for clearcoats and gelcoats.

www.poorboysworld.com
http://properautocare.com/redugelcofi.html
http://autogeek.net/boatandrv.html

do0dfromcali

ZaneO Thanks for the links bud. I looked through them and this one caught my eye

http://properautocare.com/smallboatkit.html

Let me know what ya think about that. I am just trying to get the boat cleaned up before I sell it and I think 50 bucks isnt bad to spend to get the boat sold.

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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3M™ Imperial™ Microfinishing Compound

Specially formulated medium cut compound. Recommended for removing grade microfine 1200, 1500 and 2000 sand scratches in marine paints.

3M™ Imperial™ Microfinishing Rubbing Compound 06011, 1 Quart (US), 12 per case

This should do the trick, 3M makes great stuff.

ZaneO

Most anything on those sites that you find will be good, but my question is, do you have a buffer to make them work properly?

do0dfromcali

I have on orbital buffer, but I am thinking by you asking that, I will need a high speed buffer

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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A random orbit buffer is more than enough, rely on the pad, not the machine.

SSZSLP

sorry,but an orbital polisher is NOT the one to use

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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Fill me in as to why. My Cyclo polisher with the heay cut pad and a compound is almost as aggresive as my DeWalt rotary and it's alot easier to use.

6']['9

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because an orbital polisher doesnt produce enough heat to remove scratches especially if youre going to wetsand. i can guarantee if you wetsand your cyclo with heavy cut pads wont do much. if you just want to polish it up then yeah use the cyclo but if your going the wetsand route or scratch/swirl removal then id go rotory with a polishing pad and some IP. it wont take as long either since the heat of the rotory will break down the product faster than the cyclo

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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He has a random orbit now, I don't see the need for him to go out and spend 200.00-300.00 on a rotary + the cost of pads (15.00 - 20.00 each) just because the random orbit doesnt work as quickly as the rotary but heck, maybe he's got the money to spend.

SSZSLP

like the old saying goes if you want it done right,use the right tools

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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Doing a job the correct way and spending money to get the job done quicker are two different things.

SSZSLP

true,but I don't think this person would want to spend 3-4 times the amount of time,it would take to get the job done,and end up only looking a little better vs. alot better

6']['9

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i guess it all depends on how much you are going to be making as far as profit goes off the boat. If its a large amount of money then id say go for the rotory and you can practice on it later or just take it back and say you didnt like it. however you can also use your cyclo and a light cut polishing pad if you know your not going to make a lot off the boat.

do0dfromcali

I appreciate all the feedback guys. Its an 89 four winns speed boat. I just want it to look better then it is now so as to bump up some profit in the boat. Also I might have a buddy with a high speed buffer, so all I would have to do is ask him and I could borrow it. Save myself a couple hundred right? Thanks again for all the help

ZaneO

You can't just pick up a high speed buffer and start using it. You will ruin the finish almost immediately.

6']['9

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well technically speaking you could but how it comes out depends on how much experience you have with it

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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Low speeds, waffle pads, dont put pressure on the pad, mist the surface with water and the pad and there is a 90% chance the clear will be safe. It was for more my first time.

Rotary's can be hard to use but if you use a few simple tricks and dont worry about make the surface perfect with a single pass the results can be pretty impressive. I dont use the rotary much on cars because the pads are so awkward.