wet sanding idea

[keelhauler]

Got around to wet sanding and removing the oxidation on my new to me Champion 181dc. I read on these boards that it is a good idea to add a little soap to the water to keep lubrication. I had an empty laundry detergent bottle, so i filled it half way with water and it works great! When the paper and sponge gets low on water, just use the dispenser to add more water to the sponge.

[Bamaman]

Have you tried polishing your boat first? I use a foam bonnet on a dual action Porter Cable polisher. If that doesn't work, go to a rubbing compound that'll work with a D/A polisher.

Sanding of any kind is a last resort.

Meguiars has a car/boat detailing forum that discusses such subjects. You can also Google "boat detailing" and come up with other websites with good info.

[keelhauler]

I had pretty bad oxidation on the top cap of my boat when I got it, but not much after the rub rail. I did as you're suggesting on the sides of the boat and it worked great. I think the black got too faded and there's not much hope left for it. Either I try more sanding and polishing, or I put some anti slip tape where the black paint is. Either way it looks better goin down the river, lake, or road.