Wet sanding trick

[JasonB]

Found an interesting aid for sanding/wet sanding. Apologies if someone has found this one before. Necessity is the mother of invention. <br /><br />While wet sanding my hull and looking for something better than a regular sanding block (cramps my hands and can't handle odd areas, I stumbled upon an ideal item for the job. It was a common item that most with kids and/or pools likely have around. Am appropriate length of a Fun Noodle makes a great sanding block. Just wrap the paper around it and go. It contours to odd areas, yet still gives a reasonably flat surface for sanding. It is also a great fit for my hand. I sanded the entire bottom of my 15' tri-hull with no hand cramps.<br /><br />While this tip may be worth what you paid for it , hopefully it helps someone out there

 

[crab bait]

Re: Wet sanding trick

good tip... !! thanks for the share..!!<br /><br />add a little dish soap to the water... <br />makes everthin' alittle better...

 

[BillP]

Re: Wet sanding trick

That's a new one to me. I have a couple of noodles in the garage and will try it. <br /><br />Another tip...sand the areas with 45 degree angle stokes to prevent dishing. This is how the pros get perfect surfaces on plugs and molds.

 

[JHOLE]

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Jason, I hope I can post this link. For years I have used 3M sponges made for wet sanding. I owned a detail shop years ago and had a contract with a large body shop to wet sand/ buff/ detail every car that they did. Also with a marina to do all their boats. These little pads are the best, especially for boats because they're not stiff rubber ( more like your noodle idea). I,m sure you can pick them up at any automotive paint supplier.<br /><br /> web page

 

[JHOLE]

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OOPS sorry...help