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05-13-2012, 10:26 AM #1
Wet Sanding Results
Here's a before and after shot of the Outback. Cell phone pics don't really do it justice. It had heavy oxidation, and bad ghosting behind the factory decals when I pulled them off.
This is after wet sanding from 600-800-1000-1500-2000 grit, then Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound, then Meguiars Ultimate Compound; Both applied with a Rotary Polisher from 1000-2000rpm. Still have a final wax coat to apply after I get all the new decals on. Turned out pretty nice, my first turn at using a rotary polisher, realized orbitals have no place in my garage now!
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2012-05-12_13-12-13_252 - Copy.jpgBrandon
2000 Moomba Outback LS
2001 American Skier LazAir Edition
1991 Ski Tastic Inboard
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05-13-2012, 10:54 AM #2
Impressive man, so i assume you started with the lower number paper and went up to the 2000? Did you wet sand it by hand?
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05-13-2012, 11:01 AM #3
I saw that shine in the motor install pic and meant to comment on it. Looks fantastic!
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05-13-2012, 11:16 AM #4
Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting the actual wax on and seeing the final results. I have those chrome decals still, transom went on great, I'm going to try the side ones and see if I can't get a decent result.
Yep, started at 600 and finished with 2000. Each grit went one direction, so once I moved on to the next grit I'd sand until I could no longer see the perpendicular scratches. The wet sanding was done by hand with a #20 foam sanding pad.Brandon
2000 Moomba Outback LS
2001 American Skier LazAir Edition
1991 Ski Tastic Inboard
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05-13-2012, 08:33 PM #5
Was able to get the decals on today. The sides were a pain, I ended up with a couple bubbles underneath. All in all I think it turned out well, doesn't look like a 2000 anymore!
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2012-05-13_18-59-53_395.jpgBrandon
2000 Moomba Outback LS
2001 American Skier LazAir Edition
1991 Ski Tastic Inboard
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05-13-2012, 08:58 PM #6
Ha! My 4yr old son is sitting next to me and when I pulled up the pics he said, "Whoa! That's a cool, black Moomba!"
Really looks great Brandon. Keep us posted on the motor install.
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05-14-2012, 03:10 PM #7
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05-14-2012, 04:50 PM #8
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05-14-2012, 06:07 PM #9
sorry for jacking your thread ha..but idk..its eather just the decals or doing a wrap(if i get the money)
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05-24-2012, 08:57 PM #10Member
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Brandon
Boat looks awesome. Im wet sanding my blue Outback and it sucks!!! I started with 800 and then 1000 but cant seem to cut enough to get rid of ghosting where decals were. Werent you afraid to go through the gel layer?
Any guidence would be appreciated.
KirkLast edited by Elite Marine; 05-24-2012 at 09:06 PM.