What grit should I wet sand with?

What grit should I wet sand with?

In general, you’ll want to start wet sanding around 600–1200 grit, and follow the same dry sanding rules for working up through the grits, jumping up 200–500 grit between passes (depending on how meticulous you want to be).

Can you wet sand with a palm sander?

You can use an electric sander for wet sanding.

What is the next step after wet sanding?

Re: Next steps after Wet Sanding polishing is the next step try the XMT’s you have with number two and abrasive pad on PC. Then move down the pad and polish choice. Usually this will take alot of time, after wetsanding I highly suggest a rotary for polishing.

What is the point of wet sanding?

Wet sanding is a process where we use special sandpaper that is supposed to be wet with water. Very wet. The water acts like a lubricant plus helps remove tiny particles so that the sandpaper does not get clogged and create deep scratches. Granted, the act of sanding does create small scratches.

What is the proper way to wet sand a gel coat hull?

Re: The proper way to wet sand a Gel coat hull Vinegar is an excellent mild solvent. It will not damage the gelcoat and it will remove any of the sanding dust particles on the boat. Acetone could be used I guess, but not recommended because it can deteriorate the gelcoat and effect the resins in the hull.

What’s the best grit for wet sanding a boat?

If you do want to wet sand it, 1200 grit will get you to where light compound does. Start with 600, 400 is too course, 800 might not take you down quick enough. use a sanding sponge and lots of slightly soapy water, rinsing your paper out often. 3M is about the best you can get at a reasonable cost, they make great products.

What kind of sandpaper do you use to buff a motoryacht?

It may need to be wet sanded. Relax, this is not as scary as it sounds. Working by hand, use quality sandpaper like 3M’s Imperial 2000-grit product, keep it wet, and work in small areas to remove scratches.

How do you treat a wet Hull core?

In simple terms, the first step is to determine the extent of the moisture intrusion, using a moisture meter, and by mechanically removing fixtures and drilling exploratory holes. Next, a series of holes, sized to fit the application, is drilled.