Wetsanding question...
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Wetsanding question... 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
I this possible and what grit do you think I would need? Also what kind of wax could I put onto it
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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
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Originally Posted by Joe DIESO
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.