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Hi there. Just curious to know how large this boat was, and how long it took you to complete the entire job from wet sanding to final step. Thanks - Brian
36-38’ I think it was about 30 hours. Only wet sanded hull and top piece same color. All the tan and white parts only got buffed. We do hundreds of boats every year started in 1992... Every boat is different.
Where is the water ? I spray my customers boats down constantly with my right hand , and spray the boat with a spray bottle with my left hand . I dont see any water applied with your DA Sander .
I just wanna use 3000 grit for oxidation on my truck because I already put clearcoat on my truck when painted it weeks ago. Gonna do it with my rotary polisher though.
@@mobiledetail4you when did truck old one I should of used a clay bar at first but used a rotary but it still didn't help my truck good enough to get rid of all the oxidation. My new truck I don't need to use a clay bar on. Just my old truck saw more oxidation after I painted it but should of used a heavy duty clay bar on it instead of using this light duty claybar I got. Now I do have a heavy duty clay bar but not the truck nomore gave it to my younger brother. Just gonna use this 3d Cherry wax on my truck next year when it gets warm again.
When doing cars, I always claybar. Unless I’m using Rotary buffer. Then there’s no point. If using orbital, claybar will always make a huge difference. Even on “ brand new cars”
How long last...? I've a customer same problem he keep his boat in North Short long Island NY. Green hull color, every season same problem... He ended painting the hull Imron Paint Yellow!
Once wet sanding is done properly regular maint waxing should be done. 6-12 months should work. If just polishing were done this boat would need hard core polishing again within months, as opposed to maint waxing which is not hard core polishing... Da waxing vs Rotary polishing...
Buy an interface pad. Use a short throw da. The interface pad is a cousion for the regular da sand paper. Unless you want to spend a lot on Mirka foam sanding pads.
Get a foam interface pad so you won’t dig into it so hard, less pigtails and sanding marks to worry about. If you live in AZ. send me a message I specialize in gelcoat wetsand and polishing.
I have a 1977 Century with the original Century logo/sticker on each side at the aft part of the boat. I'm worried about wetsanding over this and the license lettering at the bow (although the license stickers are easier to replace). Do you wetsand over these items? I'm concerned about causing damage, particularly to the original Century logo.
Do not sand any sticker you don’t want to damage. Stickers and vinyl will not make it if you sand them. Maybe tape over them if you need to sand around them, but do so at risk of damaging them...
On part of my wet sand the metallic flakes are white . I’ve been wet sanding the snot out of the boat because it’s so bad with oxidation. Did I sand to much ? What do you think ? I feel like I messed up
Generally boats with metal flake have clearcoat on top of that. Sometimes that turns almost white because it’s so dull. Is that where you’re talking about? It is possible to wet sand to far the only way to know is to stop wet sanding and compound out your sanding marks with Compound and Rotary polisher. See if it goes from Dull to shiny and glossy if it does you’re good. If you’ve sanded so far that you’re actually in the flake then you may have gone too far.
Cheap Amazon... World Abrasive 5" No Hole Film Wet/Dry, Hook & Loop Variety Pack - 5 Discs Each of Grits 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 www.amazon.com/dp/B01NH022QZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_w1zVCmoOjYlI9 one thing not mentioned in video is it’s a good idea to add a TGR 5" Soft Density Interface Pad - Hook and Loop ((Original Version)) www.amazon.com/dp/B01JKEW7V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_eDEMBL1Kc1KM7 to avoid getting pigtails or sanding marks....
Wet sanding my boat seems a little intimidating for a novice. However, my boat, a 40 footer, is very old (1977) and I can only guess how long it’s been since the boat’s had anything like removing the oxidation done to it. Will it need wet sanding or should I just cut it with a heavy compound and see what that does.
I like to test buff first always. Also if the thought of buffing that much hull is concerning. Before jumping in and sanding, test a 1x1 sq. With sanding, then compound so you understand how much work will be involved. Some color older sailboats age more gracefully... you may get lucky and only need a good compound then wax. Meguiars heavy oxidation remover for boat and RVs is a good very aggressive way to go... don’t sit on a spot to long after the working use of material is done...
So everyone knows, I’m a professional detailer in Florida, it’s a proven fact a Wet Sand Job to remove oxidation removes less Gelcoat than Hard Core Sand Based compounds that grind the gel off
www.Seattleboatdetailing.com if you are needing boat detailing service. We serve clients boats at private docks, public marinas and yacht clubs throughout the Puget Sound area.
I first do an an acid wash, it removes layers of calcium build up and water spots, saves time on sanding and buffing.
Good idea, it usually is lots of water spotting w the oxidation
Good information as usual me and the wife got tickled about the shout out lol she said we're famous now lol
👍🏻 I appreciate you! Merry Christmas and a great New Year!
Good video. Still haven't bumped into you on any docks after all these years. It's always via social media outlets. Lol
Thx. I think we actually did meet in Seattle a year or two back… Lake union… I think
Hi there. Just curious to know how large this boat was, and how long it took you to complete the entire job from wet sanding to final step. Thanks - Brian
36-38’ I think it was about 30 hours. Only wet sanded hull and top piece same color. All the tan and white parts only got buffed. We do hundreds of boats every year started in 1992... Every boat is different.
Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate it.
@@mobiledetail4youwhat's the point up going up in sandpaper if your grit is naturally loosing it's grit and become a higher grit
I keep a spray bottle of water to clean off my sand paper often to help it to cut better, gel coat can quickly build up on the paper.
Where is the water ? I spray my customers boats down constantly with my right hand , and spray the boat with a spray bottle with my left hand . I dont see any water applied with your DA Sander .
It’s wet. I’m using a spray bottle. As you must know if you don’t keep it very wet the paper will clog… But some people do Also dry sand too. I don’t.
It's definitely a looonngg tedious process. But worth it in the end.
Yes! But really love the results! Client is selling and this should make a huuuge difference!
@@mobiledetail4you absolutely.
Is that a Nordic tug your sanding??? Looks like some type of a cruiser trawler.
Ranger tug.
Mobiledetail123 ok about the same one of my Fav cruisers
I just wanna use 3000 grit for oxidation on my truck because I already put clearcoat on my truck when painted it weeks ago. Gonna do it with my rotary polisher though.
?
How did that work out? 3000 is pretty light, but rotary is pretty aggressive.
@@mobiledetail4you when did truck old one I should of used a clay bar at first but used a rotary but it still didn't help my truck good enough to get rid of all the oxidation. My new truck I don't need to use a clay bar on. Just my old truck saw more oxidation after I painted it but should of used a heavy duty clay bar on it instead of using this light duty claybar I got. Now I do have a heavy duty clay bar but not the truck nomore gave it to my younger brother. Just gonna use this 3d Cherry wax on my truck next year when it gets warm again.
When doing cars, I always claybar. Unless I’m using Rotary buffer. Then there’s no point. If using orbital, claybar will always make a huge difference. Even on “ brand new cars”
How long last...? I've a customer same problem he keep his boat in North Short long Island NY. Green hull color, every season same problem... He ended painting the hull Imron Paint Yellow!
Once wet sanding is done properly regular maint waxing should be done. 6-12 months should work. If just polishing were done this boat would need hard core polishing again within months, as opposed to maint waxing which is not hard core polishing... Da waxing vs Rotary polishing...
Sounds like he’s not maint the hull with a polish and good wax
Yes it was neglected for sure. It happens fast with dark colors especially.
What do you do if you are getting pigtails do you just move up in grit and get it out that way or am I doing something wrong?
Buy an interface pad. Use a short throw da. The interface pad is a cousion for the regular da sand paper. Unless you want to spend a lot on Mirka foam sanding pads.
I appreciate it got it figured out came out looking super good it was also the speed just did a lot of experimenting and figuring it out
Get a foam interface pad so you won’t dig into it so hard, less pigtails and sanding marks to worry about.
If you live in AZ. send me a message I specialize in gelcoat wetsand and polishing.
Thx. Got one, I appreciate the advice. In Seattle but may do AZ if we get a bad winter...
I have a 1977 Century with the original Century logo/sticker on each side at the aft part of the boat. I'm worried about wetsanding over this and the license lettering at the bow (although the license stickers are easier to replace). Do you wetsand over these items? I'm concerned about causing damage, particularly to the original Century logo.
Do not sand any sticker you don’t want to damage. Stickers and vinyl will not make it if you sand them. Maybe tape over them if you need to sand around them, but do so at risk of damaging them...
What is the sander you are using?
Griots garage orbital polisher w hook and loop backing. Standard to this tool. I’m not using an interface (cushion pad) but it is recommended.
On part of my wet sand the metallic flakes are white . I’ve been wet sanding the snot out of the boat because it’s so bad with oxidation. Did I sand to much ? What do you think ? I feel like I messed up
Generally boats with metal flake have clearcoat on top of that. Sometimes that turns almost white because it’s so dull. Is that where you’re talking about? It is possible to wet sand to far the only way to know is to stop wet sanding and compound out your sanding marks with Compound and Rotary polisher. See if it goes from Dull to shiny and glossy if it does you’re good.
If you’ve sanded so far that you’re actually in the flake then you may have gone too far.
Happy Festivas
What sand paper are you using?
Cheap Amazon... World Abrasive 5" No Hole Film Wet/Dry, Hook & Loop Variety Pack - 5 Discs Each of Grits 800, 1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 www.amazon.com/dp/B01NH022QZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_w1zVCmoOjYlI9 one thing not mentioned in video is it’s a good idea to add a TGR 5" Soft Density Interface Pad - Hook and Loop ((Original Version)) www.amazon.com/dp/B01JKEW7V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_eDEMBL1Kc1KM7 to avoid getting pigtails or sanding marks....
Wet sanding my boat seems a little intimidating for a novice. However, my boat, a 40 footer, is very old (1977) and I can only guess how long it’s been since the boat’s had anything like removing the oxidation done to it. Will it need wet sanding or should I just cut it with a heavy compound and see what that does.
I like to test buff first always. Also if the thought of buffing that much hull is concerning. Before jumping in and sanding, test a 1x1 sq. With sanding, then compound so you understand how much work will be involved. Some color older sailboats age more gracefully... you may get lucky and only need a good compound then wax. Meguiars heavy oxidation remover for boat and RVs is a good very aggressive way to go... don’t sit on a spot to long after the working use of material is done...
So everyone knows, I’m a professional detailer in Florida, it’s a proven fact a Wet Sand Job to remove oxidation removes less Gelcoat than Hard Core Sand Based compounds that grind the gel off
What speed setting?
I usually run 3-4