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On 4/8/2012 8:27 AM, bob wrote:
my boat's old...1977. bought it 4 years ago and never waxed hull. has
chalky residue on surface, so i want it to look good. have to get rid
of chalk before i wax it...so

-best way to do this (buffer on a drill, etc)
-material to use
-minimum work
-how long does it take (26' boat)
-best wax (single coat)

any hints, etc? thanks much


Machine compound first, being careful not to eat through gel coat. (This
part of the job is best left for professionals)


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