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Does anyone else have trouble sanding down a Decelerator pad? I have it down to just about where I want it and I have used different grades of sandpaper, but nothing seems to come off. It just turns rough looking and chafed. I used a sander to get it close to where I want it but the final touches are difficult. Anyone else have this problem? I didn't have this problem with the orange pad I got from Galazan's. Thanks.
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I don't. I've installed possibly 100 of them and like them very much. I use a 6" belt sander. If you're trying to do it all by hand that might be your problem. I use a B-Square jig to get the size and shape of the stock and then just do minimal finishing with a sanding block and 120 grit garnet paper, just to remove the sanding belt marks.
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I've found it helps to have really sharp paper on your sander--I had one pull apart and look pretty ratty when I used an old dull belt. Also, putting some pads in the freezer overnight helps--not sure if a decelerator is one.
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Put the pad in the freezer. It cuts best when cold and you can get a fine finish that way. Also wet dry 800 or 1200 grit sand paper with a little water or other safe lubricant makes a fine final finish. The water seems to keep the paper from loading up and then digging in. Light touch and fast stokes work for me. Almost like a buffing the surface.
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I have already done all the work I can do on the belt sander. I just wanted to knock a little off of the edges and corners to make it look right all around, but all I kept getting was rough scuff marks with fine sandpaper and nothing seemed to be coming off. I hate to take it off of the gun and stick it in the freezer. But I was planning on covering it with a leather pad so maybe when I get ready to do that, I'll take it off of the gun, try freezing it and go from there. Thanks for the help.
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