Prop polishing?

[Megabiker98]

I would like to polish a couple of props but have a couple questions, I know u r supposed to use 600 grit wet sandpaper but, is that all? U just wetland till its shiny? any issues I may need to take into account, things to be aware of??

[hydro_pyro]

Stay off the trailing edge... Don't soften the sharp 90 degree edge.

You can carefully finish with a high-speed buffing wheel on a Dremel with a suitable wax-brick buffing compound.

[Megabiker98]

I'm probably gonna start on my stock proboat one, then my octura x642 then my newest m445 if in capable, ill upload pics so u can point me in the right direction

[detox]

I use these with my Dremel

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Accessories/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=511E

[hydro_pyro]

I used small sanding discs and soft abrasive wheels on my Dremel tool to do mine.

[Megabiker98]

I'm not gonna use a Dremel, I'm using sandpaper, that works right? Do I NEED a mask when working with an octura prop, even though its gonna be submerged in water???

[Rumdog]

No. There won't be any airborne dust while wet. Especially so when just polishing.

[Megabiker98]

No. There won't be any airborne dust while wet. Especially so when just polishing.

Ya I was pretty positive I wouldn't need it, but hey safety first so u might as well ask! Hahaha

[Megabiker98]

I can't seem to get my pics uploaded from my phone right now, website isn't cooperating. I did one blade on the stock and might need a little more wetsanding but, want to know ur guys opinion, ill try and get some pics if I can get around the problem

[Megabiker98]

I got one, if u guys need more I can try again in a little while, seems like its because I was trying to upload 2 at a time

[egneg]

That is fine ... I usually stop at 400 grit.

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[JimClark]

Ok I just got to ask Is the reason you want to polish the prop that you think it will go faster?

[Megabiker98]

Ok I just got to ask Is the reason you want to polish the prop that you think it will go faster?

No, I just want one to have a couple shiny props. The stock proboat is gonna be the one I put on when it's on my desk

[T.C.]

Question for people smarter than me..................
Most people scuff the bottom of the hull (make it a dull finish) so the water wont stick to it thus slowing the boat.
If water sticks to a shiny slick finish then why would you not want a polished prop ?
The prop is the wheel,gear,traction for the boat, so wouldn't you want a surface that grabbed the water ? (shiny)
T.C.

[Megabiker98]

Question for people smarter than me..................
Most people scuff the bottom of the hull (make it a dull finish) so the water wont stick to it thus slowing the boat.
If water sticks to a shiny slick finish then why would you not want a polished prop ?
The prop is the wheel,gear,traction for the boat, so wouldn't you want a surface that grabbed the water ? (shiny)
T.C.

I would have to say that a polished prop doesn't give u anything because its already spinning so fast that it doesn't make a difference whether its polished or not, anybody correct me if I'm wrong! That's just a guess from me