"Bowgus" wrote in message
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So ... for a really chalky boat, from experience I suggest #800 wet for
most, if not all the hull/deck, then optionally the 2-spd buffer with
compound, and lastly the polisher or 2-spd buffer with the 3M wax/rubbing
compound product.

You can get even finer grit wet/dry paper from automotive supply stores and
it works great and minimizes the rubbing/cutting compound work. (I used
#1000, medium rubbing compound, and wax - all by hand and the gelcoat is, as
you say, 'like new'.

Larry