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    Marine Polish for Black Gelcoat ??

    Hello. Whatīs the best marine polish for a Black
    Gelcoat ???

    Would like to use an easy & fast polish !!!! Opss..!

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    P.S. : Does "MOTHERīS" products make an A+ marine polishers ?

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    Is there a good amount of fade,or you just looking to add some nice shine..
    IF there's some fade I would start with 3M compound high gross cut....( comes in a gallon paint can ) it's white and almost like paste.Use only if your dealing with fade..
    Your almost doing a wet sand very nice and very mean cut...If there not a fade start with the 3m finesse cost a few bucks but well worth it...Hands down better then anything out there..
    Then use 3M FINESSE this adds a very nice and very clean polish..( steak free )
    Then any good wax after that..I use a wax with teflon.
    With it being black you will see some steak and lines after you take the wax off.after that take a damp micro fiber towel ( NEW ) and wipe your boat down.You will see nothing but a very nice shine left on your boat..Steak free..
    And the best thing about doing it with the right products is it will last...With a nice teflon wax you should only have to wax once every month or two..Me I still wax once a month..
    If you have questions after this send me a pm and I'll give you my number..
    Use a good wheel with a new pad white for compound and yellow for polish ( do not use a foam pad they work but they burn a little easier )
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    No, itīs not fade. Iīm looking to ad some nice shine !!! like "wet"!!!

    Does the polish with teflon are better than the carnauba ??

    Thanks

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    I would hit it with the 3M finesse turns it into Glass..( need a wheel & yellow pad )
    Teflon wax works great.Think about your non-stick pan ( teflon ) holds up to heat..
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    buff

    Here's my Eliminator I just finished buffing. Used 3M Perfect It II - 3M Finesse - Meguiars Marine wax. Super deep and super sexy!
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    NIce looking !!!

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    Lucas Slick Mist spray-on wax gives me excellent results. Really, really brings out the shine.

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    Good info was going to do mine soon
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    Like Kibbey said, polish first with Finnese-it or Meguiars Swirl Remover and Machine Glaze on a rotary wheel, nice and slow with medium pressure.

    Foam wheel works good for me on the rotary.

    If you polish it good first to smooth out imperfections, the waxing that follows will look much nicer.
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    Before







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    This is a Black Regal that had not been treated with wax yet. The customer has owned the boat eight years and has had many shops attempt to restore the color. "I have never seen my boat or any boat for that matter look this great" were his direct comments.

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    Looks like some great results. Can anyone recommend a polishing wheel tool to get from Harbor Freight?

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    Sorry I am very new to detailing but need to restore the gelcoat on the boat I bought. It is two tone, black bottom and red top. The gelcoat looks great when it is wet to give you an idea of the condition. It's like there is a white fuzz all on it and the red looks pink. So I was going to take the advice from above

    Steps
    first: 3M Compound high gloss cut
    second: 3M Finesse
    third: teflon wax

    Will the $70 6 in. 5.7 Amp Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher from Harbor Freight work well? And what pads do I use on each step? Interchangeable pads?

    http://www.harborfreight.com/power-t...her-69924.html

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    Get an RPM-regulated rotary (NOT orbital or D/A) and you'll get much better results. I use a Hitachi, Milwaukee also makes a good one, and I'm sure there's cheaper clones that still work well.

    A $50 Craftsman orbital/DA buffer works great for taking off wax.
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    Is this what you have or will work?

    http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-SP18VA...dp_ob_title_hi

    I also would like to know what pads should be used for each type of chemical

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