Sanding pads advice

[jon and michie]

Hi - I am going to abrade the anti foul on my boat's grp hull before I put a couple of fresh coats on.

Would this pad be suitable apparently contains aluminium oxide - would this affect the fresh anti foul?

Norton Sanding Sponges 68 x 100mm 80 / 120 Grit 6 Pack

As a side note the anti foul I am thinking of using is hempel hard top.

Jon

 

[savageseadog]

They're good

 

[pvb]

I use similar sanding sponges, or Scotchbrite pads, to clean the hull before antifouling. I do it wet, with a running hose, to wash all the residue away.

 

[jon and michie]

Many thanks for your replies - roll on the weekend
Jon

 

[Baddox]

I went to Wickes and splashed out about £15 on a pole sander then on to Toolstation for some carbide mesh. That worked well for wet sanding our boat’s antifoul, kept my hands dry and left enough sanding mesh roll to last for many more lift-outs.
Sander Wickes Pole Sander Connection Plate | Wickes.co.uk

Mesh Prodec Advance Sanding Mesh 115mm x 5m 120 Grit

Many thanks for your replies - roll on the weekend
Jon

 

[Pye_End]

Mesh is the way to go. Normal wet and dry or pads get clogged up too quickly. Hose spray in one hand, mesh in the other - so much easier.