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Buffing a boat
Posted on 1/16/18 at 10:45 pm
Posted on 1/16/18 at 10:45 pm
About to get my Skeeter back from the shop and Im wanting to clean it up. I have a buffer but need info on buffing compounds and wax to use. The boat has some pretty heavy water stains on the side. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Posted on 1/16/18 at 10:54 pm to sonoma8
3m series of rubbing compound, finesse-it, and then ultra performance paste wax.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 10:58 pm to tight lines
Any specific buffing pads?
Posted on 1/16/18 at 11:01 pm to sonoma8
I'm not an expert on that...I use the cotton/wool looking reusable ones and get a pretty good shine. I'm sure there are specific pads you're supposed to use for each level of compound though
Posted on 1/16/18 at 11:05 pm to sonoma8
I can’t afford a boat but I pay people to clean and buff everything I own 
Posted on 1/16/18 at 11:14 pm to sonoma8
Just remember that you can go overboard with a buffer really quickly.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 12:59 am to Redlos
I'm doing my boat right now. I used 3m Perfect it light with wax and it shine my 07 hull right on up. I used a 100% wool pad because it has some grit to it for any oxidation. a synthetic wool or foam pad (with 3m finesse it compound) will take swirl marks out if you don't have any oxidation. My 1st time doing it but it's easy. I'm ceramic coating my hull so i don't have any preference on wax but on the hull truth they say collinite wax is the best.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 7:01 am to BLACKSHEEP
Any stains, I always used muriatic acid 27%. One can buy a gallon for under $5. You have to wet the trailer down and the ground too. Use rubber gloves and outside only. Mix two cups to a gallon of water. Clean rag, you just wipe it on and let it sit for about 10 mins. Rinse off and after all stains are gone, use Dawn soap and wash. That helps removing any old wax off the hull.
From there, I use 3mm as others with a wool pad. Use the slow speed on the buffer and DON'T apply heavy pressure or you will burn the gelcoat. Work small areas at a time.
* NOTE**** Test a small area first.
From there, I use 3mm as others with a wool pad. Use the slow speed on the buffer and DON'T apply heavy pressure or you will burn the gelcoat. Work small areas at a time.
* NOTE**** Test a small area first.
Posted on 1/17/18 at 9:00 am to sonoma8
First find out if your buffer is a rotary or dual action. Rotary buffers can easily cut through clear coat since they only rotate and don’t oscillate. A dual action rotates and oscillates and has a much lesser chance of burning clear coat.
I’d use a medium grade Meguiar’s polish from an auto store. You don’t wanna go too high cut but also don’t wanna go too low. I personally would use Menzerna 3000 but that’s something you’d need to order online.
For what kind of pad, I’d get a white lake country pad like this one from amazon. Make sure you have the right backing pad for your polisher as well.
White Polishing CCS Smart Pads DA 5.5 inch Foam Pad LINK
I’d use a medium grade Meguiar’s polish from an auto store. You don’t wanna go too high cut but also don’t wanna go too low. I personally would use Menzerna 3000 but that’s something you’d need to order online.
For what kind of pad, I’d get a white lake country pad like this one from amazon. Make sure you have the right backing pad for your polisher as well.
White Polishing CCS Smart Pads DA 5.5 inch Foam Pad LINK
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