On Tue, 31 May 2005 17:08:53 GMT, "homer" wrote:

Hi, I have a 32 ft. Uniflite and I want to buff out the topsides before she
gets launched. She has only very lite oxidation and old wax residue. I am
looking to use 3M compound but am unsure which one to use. I have a 7 in,
angle polisher this is new to me, have never compounded before. Also any
reccomendations on which pads to use? ie, wool, sponge, or terry?
Thanks,
Trace, Hudson Fl.


I just did my topsides. I used a Collinite product as a cleaner...sorry,
I don't remember the number...it's the brown bottle if that helps...
(Email me if you want the number, and I'll notice the next time
I'm on the boat.)

Then I used Collinite #885(?), a hard paste wax, applied with a damp
rag to small areas. Then before it 'dried', buffed it with a
terry pad. Came out looking like new.

Practical Sailor rates it highly also. It lasted during a wax test far
longer than other products.
Norm B