solas

[stx-di]

Has anyone remover the high polish of a solas impeller before? How did you do it?

Kurt :biggthumpup:

 

[meatball]

why? Some 320 or lower grit sandpaper (handsanding) would do it though if your looking for more 'grip'. If you have an electric sander, 400 would do.

 

[stx-di]

that whole thing with water beeding up on a smooth surface.

 

[surferdude345]

I would be careful with sanding it, they are balanced and you might do more harm then good, send it to impros

 

[Matt_E]

I believe those impellers are NOT balanced from the factory. I am guessing that anyways, as Impros offers balancing while implying they do not come that way.

 

[Speedfreak]

you could use that energy to blueprint the pump instead of scffing the prop for better hookup. I don't think that a dull sanded prop would do that much as far as a noticeable gain would go.. ...well blueprinting the pump isn't a noticeable gain either.. I can't think of a noticeable gain for just labor.

Ok nevermind sand away but I would use a scuff pad on a right angle grinder. for a quick smooth job.

 

[meatball]

I understand you might throw the tolerances, but just getting rid of the finishes isnt losing that much material. I would do it, but then again impros is a good deal up there, I remember how much vibration (a LOT) I lost when I balanced my plane props.