“How to Wet Sand & Dry Sand Gelcoat Like a Pro (Step-by-Step Guide)”

For boats that aren’t responding to heavy-cut compound on the rotary buffer, wet sanding or dry sanding is the only way to dig deep enough into the oxidation and faded gelcoat. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through the full process: ✅ Dry sanding with 800 grit to aggressively remove deep oxidation and chalky gelcoat that compounding alone can’t touch. ✅ Wet sanding with 1000 grit to refine those sanding marks and prep the surface for buffing. ✅ Stark Heavy Cut Compound on the rotary buffer to eliminate sanding scratches and bring back the initial gloss. ✅ Stark Elevate on a yellow wool pad to further refine the surface, remove any remaining haze or oxidation, and boost clarity. ✅ Stark Finish R on the polisher to achieve a flawless, high-gloss mirror finish. Whether you’re restoring severely oxidized gelcoat or just want pro-level results, this video breaks down every step you need to know—no shortcuts, no fluff.