How to polish a prop - Prop Polishing 3 blade Volvo Penta - Boat Projects

In this video, we have a go at polishing the 'new' propeller, starting with a Wet & Dry grade 150, we work through 300, 600 and finally 1000 grade before switching to a polishing pad and completing the final stage with metal polish. This worked well, and the hub was also cleaned as part of the process.
If you have any hints and tips on how this can be improved, please let us know.
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[@frankbailey425]

Thanks for the video. I am facing doing a restore of an older feathering prop. I was nervous about sanding. I guess with fine grit papers it will not throw off the blade balance. After all, branacles and such don't do it. First time I am doing this so a tutorial is welcome.
And, hello from some Bailey's on the other side of the "pond".

[@BoatingwiththeBaileys]

Hello 👋 many thanks for your comments. Yeah, I was a little nervous about doing this so I started with fine grit wet and then realised I could use a slightly more aggressive paper and not do any damage. I took my time and didn't apply a lot of pressure and it came up really well. I'll be lifting the boat shortly so it will be interesting to see how that looks after a year in the water. Best of luck with your project and if you have any hints & tips after your restore lets us know 👍⛵️

[@larsfrisk361]

Impressive! 👏
I guess there's still hope for my prop...

[@BoatingwiththeBaileys]

Thanks for your comments, I’m sure it will clean up 👍⛵️