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Last edited by Natural Light Kid; 10-01-2013 at 01:34 AM. |
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What kind of nonskid do you have? If it's the moulded diamond pattern then you can compound and wax. You can't with the painted on nonskid. Do Not put Rejex on the nonskid. For nonskid I use Woody Wax. I smear on the 3M compound/wax with and old sock. Then use the polisher on a moderately low speed and keep the buffer moving until all he dried wax is buffed off. I work in 2' wide sections from rub rail to chine. |
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Mine's the molded diamond pattern. What kind of polisher is necessary? Does it have to be dual action or can it be one of the cheaper ones like this, or some where in between? Also do you use foam, wool, etc.?
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Mine's the molded diamond pattern. What kind of polisher is necessary? Does it have to be dual action or can it be one of the cheaper ones like this, or some where in between? Also do you use foam, wool, etc.? **see below**
A random orbit don't have enough power, you need a high speed polisher. They (Harbor freight) make an inexpensive yet very good machine for the $$. You will want to use wool..The 3m marine compound that is sold @ walmart , academy, works really good but is very mild (low cut). It is always advised to start of with a milder cut first, especially if you have no experience, it will let you learn the machine. Also, gel coat is not car paint, it is much much thicker and VERY forgiving while using a high speed polisher. (DO NOT EVER use a high speed polisher on a car that you care about if you don't know what you are doing!!! You WILL damage the paint) Use the low cut 1st and get some super duty (3m) once you get used to the machine, you may not need it..the milder stuff works really good but the low cut will take longer. |
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I meant to actually look up the model # of the polisher with the digital control and paste it up for you but forgot all about it.,, that is the one you want. I think its $50 bucks or so but WELL worth it. Just get that polisher, some wool bonnets , your 3m marine compound (white bottle with green writing) ice chest full of cold beer, some tunes and you'll be all set. Feel free to shoot me an email if you have any more questions. Make sure you take good before and after pics.
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Dual action doesn't produce enough speed. You don't need the digital but it would be nice. Get a good thick wool bonnet and this wax. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...gl61DX49BF0Hbl |
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I realize the OP has likely already done the work on his boat, but I want to make this recommendation to anyone else who may encounter light oxidation. I used it side by side with two different 3M oxidation products recently. It out performed both of them. It is cheaper, easier and for light oxidation, you won't even have to use a polisher if you are willing to apply a little elbow grease. With a polisher it works amazingly well.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...LAID=112288538 |
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