Now that I've got your attention....
Just like to say thanks to all the people who posted info on how to restore your lasers' bottom on this site. If you look at the attached photos you will see what can be achieved on a mid 80's boat.
I would also like to share some of what I have learnt during this process:
Anyway hope this helps.
Ta Ian
Just like to say thanks to all the people who posted info on how to restore your lasers' bottom on this site. If you look at the attached photos you will see what can be achieved on a mid 80's boat.
I would also like to share some of what I have learnt during this process:
- Be prepared for plenty of arm excercise
- I used wet and dry sand paper and started at 280 grit and then went to 340, 400, 600, 800, 1200, 1500, 2000.
- I used advice from here and sanded diagonally, alternating the diagonal direction with each grade.
- I always used a good squirt of quality dishwashing detergent in the water that I use to wet sand with. It really helps the paper to slide easily and cut efficiently.
- After each grade of paper rinse boat off. After wiping off excess water with a towel I use the palm of my hand to wipe off any left over grit. Your hand will feel the smallest bit of grit.
- On the last two grades of paper go up and down the longitudinal length of the hull. This gets rid of the diagonal sanding marks.
- Finishing polishes - I used Ronstan "Boat Smart Gelgoat Polish" first, then 3M Finish It II (Brilliant stuff), then Turtle "Ice" Car polish (New generation car polish that can go over plastic surfaces)
Anyway hope this helps.
Ta Ian
