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Post by Sal A on Apr 10, 2021 4:57:36 GMT -5
Any recommendations how to clean gunnels and inside boat. I know what to use on non skid its rest of fiberglass. I’m using collinite and meguiars but seems to leave a haze. The hull with both comes out great thank you
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Post by fishnfool on Apr 10, 2021 9:00:44 GMT -5
Well I guess it depends on the condition of your gelcoat and what you're using to apply your product with.
If it's hazy it sounds like it is oxidized so for the best results you need a product that will "cut" that haze and then polish. And you'll need to use a rotary polisher and the proper wool pad.
Smoove Procut 1000 is a one step cutting and polishing product. It needs to be applied with a white wool cutting pad and polisher. Aqua Buff is another similar product.
You can then apply your favorite wax eg Collonite, Mcquires or whatever.
Join the forum and stick around a while...
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Post by jupiter2360 on Apr 14, 2021 9:33:08 GMT -5
Interior areas of boat requires a 3 inch diameter velcro faced backing plate and a 3 and 6 inch SS extension for your rotary buffer. Use wool cutting pad for creme, mist while working buffer for best results. Use foam pad for polish. Be prepared for sling will working wet. I have found through experience best and easiest results with Presta Products Ultra Creme cutting creme, followed by Presta Ultra Chroma polish. You can see the products at Merritt Supply WPB website who are local to me. Also buffer attachement/pads I get at Autogeek internet store but local in Stuart/Palm City.
You'll thank me later as you have the extension and 3 inch pad sliding under rails, inside corners and topp posts. Good Luck
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Post by jupiter2360 on Apr 14, 2021 9:43:35 GMT -5
Forgot to say I have used the Smoove Procut and it is outstanding and recommend wholeheartedly. I still polished with presta Chroma after Smoove. I have a high school aged worker who does most of the labor and he prefers Smoove. Both Smoove and Presta make 3M heavy duty and Finesse look bad in effort required and results IMO.
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Post by Maysport on Apr 14, 2021 11:48:49 GMT -5
Forgot to say I have used the Smoove Procut and it is outstanding and recommend wholeheartedly. I still polished with presta Chroma after Smoove. I have a high school aged worker who does most of the labor and he prefers Smoove. Both Smoove and Presta make 3M heavy duty and Finesse look bad in effort required and results IMO. Jupiter - good info and links. It sounds like you didn't think Smoove was a 'one and done' product and still needed polishing. I'm assuming you have the Presta products more readily available to you so you tend to use them over Smoove? Also, what do you suggest for older aluminum tubing on T-tops and leaning posts. I realize pitting can't be brought back and oxidized areas can't be reanodized, but what steps and products to do a basic cleanup and protect? I haven't been impressed with Woody Wax. One suggestion I read was to 1) Clean tubing by hand with water and fine bronze wool 2) dry 3) Finish with a protectant. Instead of the varioius steps of wax and polish, how about Rupp Aluma Guard? Another aluminum fabricator said to not use bronze wool, just clean the metal and use some type of oil like WD-40 or what he recommended was clear transmission fluid (!).
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Post by Twisted on Apr 14, 2021 12:51:39 GMT -5
Smoove products are amazing. I use the Pro Cut 1000 and then polish with the White Cloud Polymer. Highly recommend these products! For my t-top and rails I use Noxon metal polish product that was lying around my house, worked great.
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Post by finatic on Apr 14, 2021 16:02:59 GMT -5
Smoove, good chit.
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Post by tiger on Apr 22, 2021 19:54:46 GMT -5
Interior areas of boat requires a 3 inch diameter velcro faced backing plate and a 3 and 6 inch SS extension for your rotary buffer. Use wool cutting pad for creme, mist while working buffer for best results. Use foam pad for polish. Be prepared for sling will working wet. I have found through experience best and easiest results with Presta Products Ultra Creme cutting creme, followed by Presta Ultra Chroma polish. You can see the products at Merritt Supply WPB website who are local to me. Also buffer attachement/pads I get at Autogeek internet store but local in Stuart/Palm City. You'll thank me later as you have the extension and 3 inch pad sliding under rails, inside corners and topp posts. Good Luck You got a link? I have the harbor frieght buffer so I need whatever fits that.
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