timjet
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The topsides of my '98 boat have never been waxed at least not in the last several years and has heavily oxidized. Last year a detailer at the marina doing another boat came by and showed me what he could do. He taped off a 1 ft square area and using a buffer and wool pad brought back the shine. It took him 3 applications to do it. I have no idea what he used, but he wanted over 2000 bucks to do the whole boat.
So now that I'm in a covered slip I want to tackle the job myself. I'm considering 2 products. Buff Magic and 3M's Super Duty Compound.
I read a little about the 3M products, but have heard good thinks about Buff Magic.
The process using the 3M products goes like this: Start with the Super Duty Compound which should remove most of the oxidation, but like the detailer may take 3 applications to get a good shine. After the super duty compound next up is [FONT="]3M Marine Rubbing Compound which I think is just a finer rubbing compound to take out the swirls. 3M Finess-It I think is a polish and finish with a wax.
I'm open to suggestions including a wet sanding with 1200 grit paper, but I've heard you must be very careful doing this.
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So now that I'm in a covered slip I want to tackle the job myself. I'm considering 2 products. Buff Magic and 3M's Super Duty Compound.
I read a little about the 3M products, but have heard good thinks about Buff Magic.
The process using the 3M products goes like this: Start with the Super Duty Compound which should remove most of the oxidation, but like the detailer may take 3 applications to get a good shine. After the super duty compound next up is [FONT="]3M Marine Rubbing Compound which I think is just a finer rubbing compound to take out the swirls. 3M Finess-It I think is a polish and finish with a wax.
I'm open to suggestions including a wet sanding with 1200 grit paper, but I've heard you must be very careful doing this.
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