Can u wax motor cowling?

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by LPfishnTIM

compound will leave swirls if you don't do it right, Just use a polish first after washing it and polish out the scratches, then If you want to wax for a shine you can. but a lot of waxes don't really get deep in to the scratches to make them disappear.

I agree but if you read directions and get a good compound and take your time it does wonders but its only needed if you have alot of scratches or bad scuffs. The NXT wax does a real good job of getting in scratches and not leaving the white behind and the spray is good for doing a quick job.

[jldsc]

just did mine a lil while back..you can see it on my "picked up a new kenner thread". I used 3m compound, just start with the least aggressive compound, fine or polishing. Depending on how bad your scratches are, then finish up with a good wax like meguires..Academy also has a marine grade 3m line of compounds and waxes that work real well.

[msu-tfrancois]

Originally Posted by weedeater

I agree but if you read directions and get a good compound and take your time it does wonders but its only needed if you have alot of scratches or bad scuffs. The NXT wax does a real good job of getting in scratches and not leaving the white behind and the spray is good for doing a quick job.

yea its not bad at all....only visible when u go real close to motor and look when sun is hitting it...it those lil scratches u get from like dirt after you been washing it for a while...have them on my truck to...so ill try some polish...i like to use that turtle wax as you dry stuff...works pretty good to give u a good shine

[Ray]

3M cleaner wax or 3M restorer wax will clean oxidation and small scratches pretty easy.

[sears]

Meguiars 105 then 205 then nxt. Will look brand new. Use a da polisher if u have one for the first 2 with a cutting pad.

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[msu-tfrancois]

thanks guys...i like the looks of the meguiars 205....should be perfect for what i need...then ill finish off with the nxt

[boben1968]

Be careful with the rubbung compound. Get the fine. If you get a heavy grit it may scratch the black on the merc. Use a polish after compounding. The wax will leave swirl marks. Good luck !!!

[Big Ridge]

If you use a shammie to dry it with that will help not to scratch it as well.