ckwizard777 wrote:
I got tired of standing on the ladder just to polish the front and rear caps all the time so I had them clear coated last year.
Shiney all the time now.
Bowti wrote:Terryallan wrote:Bowti wrote:Terryallan wrote:
Best way to bring back the shine. Water sand it with 500+ grit water paper. then buff, and wax.
however try a good Cleaner Wax first. May be all it needs
500 grit wet sanding is too aggressive, better to be in the 1000, 1200, or 1500 range before buffing. Of course everyone differs some what on this, depending on surface condition, rubbing compounds used, and expected finish desired.
I would not recommend wet sanding for someone who has not had experience or training in it.
I did it for a living. I was the "Boat Doctor". and truly we used 400 grit Water paper. which is way different than regular sand paper. Then I buffed if out with compound, and waxed it. I have to brag a little. When I was done. you couldn't tell it was ever scratched, or dulled. And when a new boat was drilled wrong.. You couldn't see the bad place when I was done.
I also rebuilt molds for new boats. they had to have prefect finishes. Because the GelCoat goes on first. The fiberglass is sprayed / chopped, to the GelCoat.
Now, you are saying to wet sand with 400 grit and then buff. I stand with my original statement, we are talking about finishes on rv's.
ksbowman wrote:
The black paper that is called wet or dry sand paper. I always use it with water though.
Terryallan wrote:Bowti wrote:Terryallan wrote:
Best way to bring back the shine. Water sand it with 500+ grit water paper. then buff, and wax.
however try a good Cleaner Wax first. May be all it needs
500 grit wet sanding is too aggressive, better to be in the 1000, 1200, or 1500 range before buffing. Of course everyone differs some what on this, depending on surface condition, rubbing compounds used, and expected finish desired.
I would not recommend wet sanding for someone who has not had experience or training in it.
I did it for a living. I was the "Boat Doctor". and truly we used 400 grit Water paper. which is way different than regular sand paper. Then I buffed if out with compound, and waxed it. I have to brag a little. When I was done. you couldn't tell it was ever scratched, or dulled. And when a new boat was drilled wrong.. You couldn't see the bad place when I was done.
I also rebuilt molds for new boats. they had to have prefect finishes. Because the GelCoat goes on first. The fiberglass is sprayed / chopped, to the GelCoat.
