Wet Sanding to remove mild oxidation?
I have some very Mild oxidation forming on my 2000 model 191 Champ. I have kept it covered 99% of the time, but when I returned from Iraq I noticed some mild oxidation or milky spots in the top cap (only where there is blue polyflake). I have tried the 3M product for Mild oxidation with 0 results. Tried the 3M for Heavy and got 0 results. Just this past weekend I went to BPS and bought the Meguires restoration kit. I got minimal results. I am gettin a little frustrated,and think maybe it's time to try the wet sanding and elbow grease. What grit wet sanding paper do I use? should I use a sanding block with it or just a piece of it and my hand? HELP PLEASE! <U></U> Once again it is mild, but I am a little picky about my boat, and MILD oxidation will eventually turn to WILD oxidation if it isn't fixed!!
Re: Wet Sanding to remove mild oxidation? (beetle)
First, did you use a High Speed buffer. Speed makes heat which makes finishing compounds work much better. I would stay away from heavy compounds.
If you still want to wet sand. Get some 1500 to 2000 grit wet paper from the auto parts store. Use it by hand back and forth, not circular.(keep it wet) Then follow up with the 3M white finishing compound and a high speed buffer followed by a good wax.
Re: Wet Sanding to remove mild oxidation? (beetle)
I second the high speed varible buffer from HF.
Re: Wet Sanding to remove mild oxidation? (wycough)
Alright! first came the H.F. buffer,now that we all have one,lets get some 600,1000,1500 sand paper. start with the finest first and see what happens after you compound and acetone to "dry-out" the finish.Back up if necessary,to acheive desired results.Good Luck!