Wet sanding paper Info

Steve, when I did the wet sanding on my 97 SS, I just went to Napa and bought some 3M paper. 1000, 1500 and 2000 grit, I think they were 5-pks. Also got 2 sizes of rubber blocks. The blocks are very helpful.   They keep the pressure even on the paper and work well on the bigger areas like the hull sides. Plus they save your fingers from cramping.

A good tip I can offer is to have a hose handy with a rose spray head to use to wash the paper frequently as it will load up. Rinse and then have a spray bottle to mist the paper and the hull before blocking again.   You may want to add a couple drops of dish soap to the bottle. Keep an eye on the watery residue coming off the block. When it starts getting really milky white you are cutting well and so you will need to be careful not to take too much off. It won't take too long and you will get a feel for how much you are cutting in.   Start in an area where the oxidation is the worst so you get a feel for how much pressure you need and then you'll know how much you can ease up on the lighter areas. Too much pressure and the paper will load up on you really quick.   

It's really not that difficult, just time consuming and boring. But the end result will be worth it!

Wow Pete - that's crazy! So a P2000 is still 2000 grit? but the paper thickness is different? How does that matter - for contours?

Thanks guys - got hardware off the transom, need to remove silicone chalking in gel holes, patch gel, then sand..... Woot! She's gonna be awesome!