Which 3M product?

Hey guys, I started wetsanding the deck of the Ski Tique yesterday and am very happy with the results. I started with 800 then moved to 1000 but have yet to get all the way around the entire deck.

I want to get some materials ordered for the rubbing compound since I can't find anything marine around here. What do you all suggest as my next step?

Go up to 1200 or 1500 or a rubbing compound that cuts 1000grit?

Use 3M?

Alan, I was going to but didn't have anything ordered and wanted to get going!

I also had some paint lines like you'd find on a hot rod around the deck so I wanted to get rid of that and see if I could get the color to come back without being able to see those lines.

Awesome, Thanks Tim. I've got a nice rotary polisher down here, not sure the make or model but I'll get some pics up this afternoon or evening.

Did you get anything in the mail yet Tim? Should be there soon if not.

That sounds exactly like what I've got. I'll get some stuff ordered today!

I still can believe how much of a difference there is between the stuff I've wetsanded thus far!

regarding wet sanding, what type of sanding block do you guys use??

if you can afford it, use a DA with Hook-it sanding discs, and gradually work up to 1500 grit, use soap in the bucket or a spray bottle with the water and soap mixed

have 2 in the collection and your on the money, hutchins are second to none

I have 1 with the handle on, 1 with the handle off... 2 DA's are better than 1.

Sure do! Ever light bondo dust on fire in front of someone that has no clue? Hehe. I used to have the Hutchins Hustler, but I think I grew legs. Since I'm now a plumber, I haven't needed to replace it. You a gravity fed guy? 20 bucks. You oughtta be slapped for taking advantage of the mentally incompetant. Ever use dx 55 for heavy buffing?

I've had to use the waterbased stuff a few times. I still get to play in the booth from time to time. I've got a few good friends with shops.

nice... i thought it was a bike fender at first, then at a closer look i realized it was a mail box. you better lag bolt that one down

eric lavine wrote: my 21 year old nephew has it in his blood

Hopefully the new water based paints will keep the solvent out of his blood, unlike the isocyanate enamels I used to use!

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And I have also ordered from Smartshoppersinc like Tim posted, very good company, and they shipped extremely fast, pleasure to do business with them. No online ordering however, just give them a call and they'll hook you up [/QUOTE]

I've ordered several items from here good prices and quick shipping.
Best price on 303 fabric guard and collinite that I've found.
They also have pads and polishers.
http://www.autogeek.net/boatandrv.html

Does anyone know of a site that explains the differences between all the 3M products? Im having a hard time working out which is best, lots of sites sell different model numbers and have slightly different wording, for example ive got 3M finesse it finishing material, is this the same as finesse it II finishing material? Are there different types of finishing material, whats the difference between finesse-it and perfect-it? Also do i need to spray water to keep it from burning or is that just for when compounding?
Thanks, peter

Thanks, im limited to what my local shop carries, which is not a lot, and can only find different types online in the uk, and with postage ends up being very expensive. I was hoping to find a chart or something detailing the entire product range so i can see if what my local shop carries is worth buying. All the bottles seem to say roughly the same thing but with slightly different wording and differeent part numbers.They dont carry the finesse it II, only the finesse it, and i wondered what the difference was. I will check and see if they have the perfect it 3000. Is there really that much difference between all the similar products?
I would like to use 3M stuff because of all the good reviews about it here, but it seems like its is not as widely used here in the uk.