apply polyester resin

[Meanz Beanz]

Originally Posted by the1much

then the next day take 36( beginners should use 80grit) grit and go over everything

OK... there ya have it

[the1much]

ya Beanzy,, i use 24 or 36 grit,,, but for guys just starting,, i figure 80 is bout "middle grounds" hehe

[mongo75]

Ya'll ever use one of those big (I think) 9" flex disc that looks like a waffle? It has maybe 1/16th inch openings and it coated with a semi-rough dark colored composite. I use it to rough up a surface, and being that it goes in a drill, it makes quick work or just about any surface.

[the1much]

never used those,,,,,,,i dont think,,,,,nope,,. sounds cool tho.

[BHOFM]

The nine's are for floor edgers. I think you can get them down
to a 6 grit?
Check equipment rental places. The waffle type are called
sanding screens.

I use a belt sander with 80, 40 makes it a bit hard to hang
on to and I have striped the drive drum a couple of times
using coarse belts.

The 80 takes longer, but it is not as much work in the long
run, and you get done quicker, not taking as many breaks!
And the coarser the belt, the more it costs!

There are some wide plastic squeegees in the wall paper
dept at Lowes. You can spread it smooth and the resin
will come right off when it sets!

Lowes has a brand of abrasives called "Gator", they are
not high priced and I have been very happy with the
quality!