Jetskigoodies
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Read my thread on buffing. It has all the steps on buffing and either my 98 or 99 spx thread has the steps for wetsanding
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blackNyellow787
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JSG do I really need to use like 5 different compounds? If so it sounds like I'm gonna have over 100 just in material to buff...:/
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I finish with Norton Black Ice 1200 wet. I initial buff with Meguiars 105 Ultra-Cut Compound, and work down to like Meguiars #44 maybe, then some other Meguiars then finally some Meguiars NXT 2.0 wax that I wheel on with the buffer. Find JSG buffing thread. I also use a wool pad to start with, others prefer the foam pads but for me the wool gets hot and and will really cut the gel. To each his own.
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Jetskigoodies
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You dont need to do all 5 steps. That is just what i do. In the end it makes a big difference. You could probably just use heavy and fine cut and then apply a wax.
blackNyellow787
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Im going to read through your thread when Im off JSG.
Racer, I have both the wool and foam so ill give them both a try. And Whats the best place to purchase the norton black ice 1200?
Racer, I have both the wool and foam so ill give them both a try. And Whats the best place to purchase the norton black ice 1200?
I cut with the wool, the finish up with foam. As far as supplies, find your local auto body supply shop. The Norton is not the best but it's far from the hardware store paper. And honestly cheaper in the long run. My local supply shop is about 2 miles from me and they are down to earth and like to help get you the right stuff.
Dare I say, look in your local phone book........
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Dare I say, look in your local phone book........
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blackNyellow787
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Phone book...whats that?? 
LOLOL
Ok good, I can use both the wool and foam that i purchased then. Ill be making a stop at O'reilys tonight to check some stuff out.
LOLOLOk good, I can use both the wool and foam that i purchased then. Ill be making a stop at O'reilys tonight to check some stuff out.
Yeah, I got the 105 from my pep boys, the supply shop carries 3M stuff and some other stuff. 3M had a color coded system for automotive applications. Most body shops don't buff as much anymore, my buddy says the spot buff. They will wet sand a dust particle and finish at 5000 grit, then hand polish that spot.
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blackNyellow787
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I finally got the white top deck sanded down to where im happy with it..Tomorrow night i want to start buffing the top with a wool pad and the meguiars heavy cut compound as JSG suggested. Next I will switch to the foam pad and medium cut, next switch pads and fine cut. Lastly, I will finish with a wax. My goal is to have the outside done by this Sunday.
Update on the powdered tuned pipe, and engine mount bracket: My buddy just got back in the groove 2-3 days ago and the ETA on those parts are Sunday as well (fingers crossed)
As for the rest of the outside I have Dr. Honda working on some side hull decals, They were going to say the standard 'SEADOO' but i already have that on 3 other skis so i decided to switch it up. I'm thinking you guys will like it...
I also asked him if he had a file saved for the decal that goes around the dess post, choke plate (located in front of the seat and underneath the handlebars). Waiting to hear back on that. If he doesn't have that hopefully somebody can steer me in the right direction to get that piece purchased or made.
Lastly, Im in the process of of getting a Jettrim seat cover ordered. Im having a hard time deciding wether to keep the flat seat or purchase the foam they sell to make it a hump seat...
Update on the powdered tuned pipe, and engine mount bracket: My buddy just got back in the groove 2-3 days ago and the ETA on those parts are Sunday as well (fingers crossed)
As for the rest of the outside I have Dr. Honda working on some side hull decals, They were going to say the standard 'SEADOO' but i already have that on 3 other skis so i decided to switch it up. I'm thinking you guys will like it...
I also asked him if he had a file saved for the decal that goes around the dess post, choke plate (located in front of the seat and underneath the handlebars). Waiting to hear back on that. If he doesn't have that hopefully somebody can steer me in the right direction to get that piece purchased or made.
Lastly, Im in the process of of getting a Jettrim seat cover ordered. Im having a hard time deciding wether to keep the flat seat or purchase the foam they sell to make it a hump seat...
blackNyellow787
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Well my other 3 skis all have true hump seats so I was considering leaving this one flat just to be different than the rest of my fleet lol, but I'm still undecided..
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Krispy
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http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?61025-X4-Dash-Decal-Replacement-How-To
Check out that thread I made a while back. I still have the template if anyone wants to use it. It really only matches the OE size and shape and not the information on the sticker, but I didn't need that anyway.
blackNyellow787
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Just posted in your thread krispy about the template
blackNyellow787
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Been awhile gentlemen, had some delays but finally got the pieces back from powder and got the hull all buffed out, just need to apply some wax. Here's a pic of the pieces, the TDR waterbox is going on one of my other skis, not this one. The color on it is shocker yellow with super chrome base coat:
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Now that everything is back in my hands, putting it all back together shouldnt take too long. There are a few miscellaneous things I still need to get but nothing that should hold me up.
I need to have the head milled by group k, and get the right gaskets for correct squish. I have proks ready to throw on, So that means i will need a jet kit as well. Lastly, to compliment the flame arrestors, jet kit, and shaved head i have a skat trak 17/22 impeller. This should yield me a pretty reliable machine im thinking.
Questions, comments, concerns all welcome :thumbsup:
I need to have the head milled by group k, and get the right gaskets for correct squish. I have proks ready to throw on, So that means i will need a jet kit as well. Lastly, to compliment the flame arrestors, jet kit, and shaved head i have a skat trak 17/22 impeller. This should yield me a pretty reliable machine im thinking.
Questions, comments, concerns all welcome :thumbsup:
Krispy
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Concerns: Why don't you have one of my carbon dash decals for your custom ski?
Seriously though the powder coated parts look pretty sweet. I would like to see how it all comes together.
Is the waterbox really a green color as it appears on my monitor? That thing looks radioactive!
blackNyellow787
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Krispy I was the guy that brought your dash decal thread back from the dead remember? Lol, I made one last week after you sent me the template and it turned out great!
The powder coat did turn out great, my buddy never disappoints.
The color on the Tdr box is called shocker yellow (which does appear greenish) and yes the picture doesn't even do it justice, I couldn't pick up the crazy sparkle or depth of it from my crappy iPhone camera. It's gonna look unreal matched with my purple spec 2
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The powder coat did turn out great, my buddy never disappoints.
The color on the Tdr box is called shocker yellow (which does appear greenish) and yes the picture doesn't even do it justice, I couldn't pick up the crazy sparkle or depth of it from my crappy iPhone camera. It's gonna look unreal matched with my purple spec 2
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Your doing all this on $250, right? Just kidding it looks great.
Spimothy Leary
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Krispy I was the guy that brought your dash decal thread back from the dead remember? Lol, I made one last week after you sent me the template and it turned out great!
The powder coat did turn out great, my buddy never disappoints.
The color on the Tdr box is called shocker yellow (which does appear greenish) and yes the picture doesn't even do it justice, I couldn't pick up the crazy sparkle or depth of it from my crappy iPhone camera. It's gonna look unreal matched with my purple spec 2
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is that a purple power coat ? when I had my factory pipe done the local guy fought with me over colors, couldn't guarantee it would hold up to the heat, and talked me into boring black. One guy i knew that did purple powder on the other coast had it peeling everywhere by the end of season
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blackNyellow787
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Ya spim it is a shade of purple powder.
Not sure why that would be...powdercoat can take more heat then most think. I know many people that powder coat intakes and valve covers on their car engines and all kinds of pieces that are under more heat then these pipes are and they have never had a problem.
And to be completely honest I knew a guy who used a can of cheap neon pink spray paint to coat his stock pipe on his 95 hx and it's held up for 5 years so far with zero signs of wear.
I believe that the prep work is 80% of it, that's what my buddy tells me anyway..
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Not sure why that would be...powdercoat can take more heat then most think. I know many people that powder coat intakes and valve covers on their car engines and all kinds of pieces that are under more heat then these pipes are and they have never had a problem.
And to be completely honest I knew a guy who used a can of cheap neon pink spray paint to coat his stock pipe on his 95 hx and it's held up for 5 years so far with zero signs of wear.
I believe that the prep work is 80% of it, that's what my buddy tells me anyway..
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A couple days ago I had a package arrive that I've been patiently awaiting
The cover Isn't installed yet, I just laid it over the seat to get an idea of what it will look like. I did the medium slip on the top, bright yellow smooth vinyl on the sides and the spike is white smooth vinyl. I had them stitch the black section with yellow stitching and the yellow and white sections with black stitching. I also chose to have their logo on the sides of the seat and their patch sewn in at the front of the seat.
Kelly over at jettrim is great to work with and I personally recommend asking for her if anyone is looking to spice their ski seat up with some jettrim. This is my second jettrim and it's super top notch!!
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The cover Isn't installed yet, I just laid it over the seat to get an idea of what it will look like. I did the medium slip on the top, bright yellow smooth vinyl on the sides and the spike is white smooth vinyl. I had them stitch the black section with yellow stitching and the yellow and white sections with black stitching. I also chose to have their logo on the sides of the seat and their patch sewn in at the front of the seat.
Kelly over at jettrim is great to work with and I personally recommend asking for her if anyone is looking to spice their ski seat up with some jettrim. This is my second jettrim and it's super top notch!!
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Also I had some x4 cult decals made up a few months ago and forgot to post pics: here's one of them on my TDR waterbox
And here's one on my 99spx and one on my 96xp, notice they are inverted. Both styles available in any color from my vinyl guy, if anyone's interested let me know and I can get a handful made and send them to you x4 junkies for a good price.
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And here's one on my 99spx and one on my 96xp, notice they are inverted. Both styles available in any color from my vinyl guy, if anyone's interested let me know and I can get a handful made and send them to you x4 junkies for a good price.
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Snag one man, They are extremely good quality!
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