Best way to fit a recoil pad???

[birdkilr]

I just got a new recoil pad for my 2000...the rocker pad from kick eze.....anyway i am going to attemp to fit and shape it myself!!! I have a belt sander to do it with but was wondering if anybody had any good tips that i should keep in mind!!??? I would appreciate any pointers....

[Mossberg Man]

just plain sand paper might be safer then use fabric softener to smooth out the surface

[fezman]

if the stock is plastic or somthing like it i would avoid the belt sander and maby go with sand paper on a stiff backing like a sanding block or a piece of broom stick you should start with maby 100 or 180 grit wet dry paper from 3m or the equivelant. you can get it at pep boys or any auto parts store. i would avoid any thing too rough or any thing that is supposed to be used on wood (unless the stock is wood) unless you have to remove a ton of material and if thats the case you might want to use a copeing saw to carefully cut it closer making shure to keep the blade streight and lubricated with water. that goes for the sand paper also i would avoid oil on plastic if you try to go to fast you will melt the plastic into the paper and clog it all up. i work with a lot of plastic in the auto body field. remember its easy to take it off and almost impossable to put it back.
good luck

[birdkilr]

Thanks for the tips!!

I sanded by hand instead of using the belt sander so that i could go a little slower.. it took a while but i finally got it and it fits perfectly!!! the kick eze pads are more difficult 'cause the type of "rubber" that they use is alot gooier than most... the gun shoots great though!! i strongly suggest this style pad!!

[jengelkamp]

I purchaased a Hogue type that is designed to be sanded down I took off the stock which was plastic and put duct tape around stock for protection. Placed istock in a vise used a belt sander. I Had my kid hold the shop vac to pick up the material The directions told what grit to use. Went slowly anf took the pad of several times to make sure i was square and did not take to much material off and weaken. replace tape as necessary to prevent grinding down the stock. The Hogue pad works great much better than the stock mossburg rubber bumper pad. The finished pad looks great cannot tell it was a homer job.