Sand Teak Handrails Between Varnish Coats (320–600 Guide)Teak handrails take sun, salt, and hands every day. Between coats of marine varnish, the right sanding routine makes the next coat bond and flow—without cutting back into bare teak or polishing the...
Kayak Repair: Sand HDPE Patches for Adhesion (80–220)Rotomolded kayaks and canoes made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene) are legendary for toughness—and notoriously tricky to bond. Epoxies and adhesives struggle unless the surface is both clean and keyed with a disciplined scratch...
Sanding Bondo Pinholes: Glazing, Guide Coat & FeatheringNothing ruins a fresh paint job like tiny craters that show up after primer—the infamous pinholes that hide in body filler and reveal themselves under gloss. The fix isn’t magic; it’s a disciplined...
Sanding Teak Handrails Between Varnish CoatsFew things look as timeless as a yacht or runabout with deep, candy-gloss teak. That gloss doesn’t come from one thick pour; it’s built in thin, even coats—and the secret to getting them to stack...
Kayak HDPE Patch Prep: Sanding for Adhesion (120–320)Rotomolded kayaks are typically made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene)—a super tough plastic that shrugs off rock rash but is notoriously hard to bond. If you’re repairing a crack, skid, or mounting a patch,...
Blend TIG Welds on Stainless: Flap Wheels vs. Fiber DiscsWhen you’ve laid down a clean TIG bead on stainless but need it to disappear under a uniform brushed or paint-ready surface, the right abrasive sequence is everything. Stainless is springy...
Aluminum sands fast—but it also loads sandpaper fast. Those gray streaks that smear across your sheet are packed aluminum swarf, and once the abrasive is clogged, it stops cutting and starts burnishing. The fix is a smart combination of grit...
Painting cabinets can transform a kitchen or bathroom, but sanding is the most critical step for a lasting, professional finish. Without sanding, paint may peel or show imperfections. This guide explains the grit sequence and process for sanding cabinets before...
Drywall repairs often involve patching holes, covering seams, or smoothing joint compound. The key to making repairs invisible under paint is sanding them correctly. eQualle 120 grit sandpaper sheets (9x11 in, Wet or Dry) are excellent for leveling drywall repairs...
