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Blade April 13th 04 01:00 AM

boat hull cleaning and polishing
 
"Rod McInnis" wrote in message ...
"RB" wrote in message
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Is there any kind of gunk I can put on a buffer pad and let the buffer get
it cleaned up?



The basics of buffing is to use a "rubbing compound". This is essentially
an abrasive in paste format. Sort of like using a very, very fine
sandpaper. Smear some on the buffing pad and go to work. If the fiberglass
is heavily oxidized you may want to start with a "course" or "heavy duty"
rubbing compound to start with and then go over it again with a finer grit.

I find that holding the buffer is work enough, especially when you aren't
accustomed to it.

Rod McInnis


I would use the 3M Perfect It III rubbing compound. It is somewhat
more expensive but well worth it. I used it on a boat that sat in the
sun for ten years and it now looks new. The boat was also red and
very oxidized.


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