JVM225
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I use one of these spur things to clean the wool pad....it does a really good job.
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That’s what I use.
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I use one of these spur things to clean the wool pad....it does a really good job.
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I’m considering having a local sign guy re-do some stripes on my boat in the Spring.
Sign guys can usually custom make any size and can get just about any color.
He recommended using “Rapid Remover” Vinyl Letter Remover. He does striping on a lot of boats and said this is the best product he has found yet for removal of the old stripes.
I’ve used “747 Adhesive Remover” in the past with good results, but the sign guy told me that “Rapid Remover” works better.
Both products are available on Amazon.
I buy bulk rolls of the size and color I need, then hire someone to install them.
I removed then the old school way with a heat gun. The worst part was the metallic stripe that was two thin layers bonded together that separated and broke every eight inches.
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I find that the heat gun usually takes longer than doing it with chemicals and makes a mess.
The product the sign guy recommended to me is supposed to be water based.
Spurs are a must! O.k., for those using the wool pads, what, and where are you ordering from. I have put mine through their paces and am not happy with the pads I ordered the last time. Tempted to go back to foam, but since this thread popped up, figured I'd toss the question out there.I use one of these spur things to clean the wool pad....it does a really good job.
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for those using the wool pads, what, and where are you ordering from.
I did the same thing last season bit the bullet and forked out west marine cost for two different wool pads and they ended up being worth the coin..great finish and reusable this up coming season and hopefully a few more afterI went thru same thing (I have a love/hate relationship with Harbor Freight) and finely spent the money for the 3M wool pads at West Marine no less... Don't do that it will just piss you off more. 3M makes different wool for compounding and polishing....worth every penny... not the West Marine part....
We wash our wool pads in the washing machine on the gentle cycle. Dry them on gentle heat. Have done this for years and it does not seem to hurt them at all. They are not West Marine. Purchased at an automotive store. Don't remember them being expensive and they do last.I did the same thing last season bit the bullet and forked out west marine cost for two different wool pads and they ended up being worth the coin..great finish and reusable this up coming season and hopefully a few more after
Same here. Pads last for years when you take care of them.View attachment 62503 S
We wash our wool pads in the washing machine on the gentle cycle. Dry them on gentle heat. Have done this for years and it does not seem to hurt them at all. They are not West Marine. Purchased at an automotive store. Don't remember them being expensive and they do last.
I agree and have always washed mine. Last year, I needed to add to my stock-pile due to deterioration of the backing on some of my older pads and found the new pads I ordered just weren't working as well. It's been a few years since I've needed to order so was just curious what everyone was using.Same here. Pads last for years when you take care of them.
Same here. Pads last for years when you take care of them.
These pads are 30-40 years old so they have been washed 30-40 times. The Back and Decker "grinder" is 41 years old. As the label says, it is Heavy Duty. The operative word on the label is HEAVY.I agree and have always washed mine. Last year, I needed to add to my stock-pile due to deterioration of the backing on some of my older pads and found the new pads I ordered just weren't working as well. It's been a few years since I've needed to order so was just curious what everyone was using.
You left out a pint of bourbon.You have to have the tools... a good buffer and pads. Then a pint of BuffMagic.
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These pads are 30-40 years old so they have been washed 30-40 times. The Back and Decker "grinder" is 41 years old. As the label says, it is Heavy Duty. The operative word n the label is HEAVY.