I would like to polish a couple of props but have a couple questions, I know u r supposed to use 600 grit wet sandpaper but, is that all? U just wetland till its shiny? any issues I may need to take into account, things to be aware of??
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Stay off the trailing edge... Don't soften the sharp 90 degree edge.
You can carefully finish with a high-speed buffing wheel on a Dremel with a suitable wax-brick buffing compound.'89 Hydrostream Vegas XT w/ Mercury 2.4 Bridgeport EFI - 240hp - 95mph
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I'm probably gonna start on my stock proboat one, then my octura x642 then my newest m445 if in capable, ill upload pics so u can point me in the right directionComment
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I used small sanding discs and soft abrasive wheels on my Dremel tool to do mine.'89 Hydrostream Vegas XT w/ Mercury 2.4 Bridgeport EFI - 240hp - 95mph
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I'm not gonna use a Dremel, I'm using sandpaper, that works right? Do I NEED a mask when working with an octura prop, even though its gonna be submerged in water???Comment
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No. There won't be any airborne dust while wet. Especially so when just polishing.Comment
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Ya I was pretty positive I wouldn't need it, but hey safety first so u might as well ask! HahahaOriginally posted by Rumdog View PostComment
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I can't seem to get my pics uploaded from my phone right now, website isn't cooperating. I did one blade on the stock and might need a little more wetsanding but, want to know ur guys opinion, ill try and get some pics if I can get around the problemComment
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I got one, if u guys need more I can try again in a little while, seems like its because I was trying to upload 2 at a timeComment
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Ok I just got to ask Is the reason you want to polish the prop that you think it will go faster?"Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone except God.
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No, I just want one to have a couple shiny props. The stock proboat is gonna be the one I put on when it's on my deskOriginally posted by JimClark View PostComment
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Question for people smarter than me..................
Most people scuff the bottom of the hull (make it a dull finish) so the water wont stick to it thus slowing the boat.
If water sticks to a shiny slick finish then why would you not want a polished prop ?
The prop is the wheel,gear,traction for the boat, so wouldn't you want a surface that grabbed the water ? (shiny)
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I would have to say that a polished prop doesn't give u anything because its already spinning so fast that it doesn't make a difference whether its polished or not, anybody correct me if I'm wrong! That's just a guess from meOriginally posted by T.C. View PostComment
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