Re: I need wet sanding advice
[Re: 469runner]
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06/28/11 08:17 AM
06/28/11 08:17 AM
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I had good luck on my last project with 1500 grit. there's a few spots though that I want to go back and touch up with the buffer though.
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Re: I need wet sanding advice
[Re: west]
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06/29/11 01:35 AM
06/29/11 01:35 AM
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IF you touch it with paper you will need to buff it. I would not start with 1000 grit. depending on the imperfections start with the finest paper you can find. 2000, 2500,etc. It is easier to start with the finest paper, then decide if it took out the imperfections. If you start with 1000 grit, you'll be sanding with 1200, 1500, then 2000 before you'll be able to buff out the sanding scratches. If your going to do the whole boat, you'll need a good buffer. A small underpowered buffer will not cut it. You'll also want to consult the place you got the paint to find out about buffing/polishing compound. I like 3m products. You can leave it as is, sand and buff the entire thing. Since it is a single stage and an easy color (white with no metallic) you may be able to lightly sand the places that are most noticeable, and blend in the buffing. Keep in mind that there needs to be an adequate thickness of material in which to sand, do not sand on the peaks, and do not sand too much or too aggressively. Let the paper do the work. Make sure you have a sanding block (I like the soft flexible ones for color sanding) fill a new or very clean bucket with clean water and keep everything wet. Change the paper often and be patient. You;ll need an aggressive cutting compound with a wool bonnet to buff out the sanding scratches, then likely follow up with a polish on a foam pad.
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