SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: Nordie on March 16, 2010, 06:11:26 PM

Title: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: Nordie on March 16, 2010, 06:11:26 PM

i needs tips and procedures on wet sanding as i have never done it, and i am tired of waxing my boat...the gel is still really nice, but i feel it can use a little more....when the boat is waxed it has a killer reflection but i seem to lose it after a couple of trips, and yes the boat stays covered sooo what ya'll got?

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: 2savage4you on March 16, 2010, 06:15:58 PM

I used 1500 wet/dry  then buffed.

Came out shiney

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: Nordie on March 16, 2010, 06:23:58 PM

my biggest worry is how far do you sand when do you know when to quit?

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: honda1 on March 16, 2010, 06:54:49 PM

depends on how thick of a clear coat is on it

Quote from: 2savage4you on March 16, 2010, 06:15:58 PM

I used 1500 wet/dry  then buffed.
you can do what i call a lite  scuff and buff if she is a gell ;) :thumbup:
Came out shiney

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: BOOST on March 16, 2010, 07:08:43 PM

Quote from: Nordie on March 16, 2010, 06:23:58 PM

my biggest worry is how far do you sand when do you know when to quit?

 Josh 1500 and a block sponge with some soapy water work it back and forth to you get a real fine cut. Buff Magic works great also no need to color sand with that stuff. 

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: enginedoctor on March 16, 2010, 07:45:10 PM

X 2....Remember to use a waffle pad and stay away (tape off) edges. :thumbup:

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on March 16, 2010, 09:03:29 PM

i use 2000 grit paper. just keep it wet and pay attention because you can cut thru the paint/gell coat. start in a place that you cant realy see. like below the water line till you get a feel for it.

but to tell you the truth everytime i do it the place i start looks the best and i start to lose interest as the hours pass on.

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: hydraslide22 on April 18, 2010, 08:24:04 PM

After a shine is desired, I have had great success with a product called, it keeps gel looking great... expensive but a great product... 303 also as a great vinyl protector as well..

http://www.303products.com/

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: Leadsled on April 18, 2010, 08:36:42 PM

1.1000 grit
2.1500 grit
3.2000 grit
4.fine cutting liquid (I prefer Meguiers)
5.scratch and swirl remover
6.polish and cleaner
7.final wax

I prefer meguiers for all of my wax/polish needs.

Dont worry about cutting through gel because it will take a while to do that.

PM me if you have any questions.  I have done this a ton on my boat.

Title: Re: How Do I Wet Sand
Post by: cakemoto on April 19, 2010, 06:11:48 PM

leadsled is got most of it. josh, if you do it in steps like 1500,2000,2500 it will be alot easy to buff/rub out.also just sand tell you see the paint dull and always keep washing the sandpaper in a bucket.you feel the paper stop cutting change it to a new one,you do not need to press hard let the paper do the work. meguiers has the best uniform paper. i use 3m compounds.