Learn to wetsand with the Dual Action Polisher!
by Shurhold 25 Jun 2018 06:17 UTC
Learn how to wetsand your boat! © Shurhold
A general rule of thumb is if you can wipe the oxidation off of your hull with your hand, then a good first step would be to wetsand. The goal is to remove all of the dead gelcoat to reveal the fresh, smooth, and repairable gelcoat underneath. You'll always want to remove the least amount of gelcoat to achieve this goal, so start with fine sandpaper and only go coarser if you have to.
Using steady pressure, work the machine in an overlapping back and forth / up and down motion like the graphic in the video. This will evenly work the entire area and keep one section from becoming too warm. The goal is to reach a uniform, smooth dullness that's ready to be buffed with a compound like Buff Magic. Once you're done, remove all the excess slurry with a quick wash.
There you have it, another Clean-N-Simple Tip from Shurhold!
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