Polishing HELP!!

[EricU]

So I now have three ski boats and a pontoon boat which is two boats too many. I am going to be selling two of the ski boats, an older Ski Sanger and our ’02 Mobius.

The Sanger has some pretty heavy oxidation and my kid and I figure it is the perfect guinea pig, then do the Moomba then our latest boat.

I have never used a variable speed polisher before and after way too long on the internet (Kids! Stay off the internet! Just Say NO) I ended up buying;
A Dewalt 849X polisher (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004W1WGIC/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i06?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

A 6” Backing Plate (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0020KJE6E/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

A bunch of different colored (for different compounds) foam pads (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042TO3TE/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i05?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

3M 05954 Super Duty Compound (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N9OE1E/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

3M 35928 Finesse-it II Marine Glaze (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XBJ61U/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

3M 06064 Perfect-It Machine Polish (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0Q1J4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

3M 06044 Imperial Compound and Finishing Material (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AZ9J0/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)



Did I get the correct products?
Is that the order I use the products?
Am I missing any steps?

[loudsubz]

Let me know how the 3M stuff works. I have used the meguiars and worked ok but didn't get out all the marks I wish it had. I may try some 3M after hearing some feedback.

[EricU]

Let me know how the 3M stuff works... I may try some 3M after hearing some feedback.

As I am a total green horn at this, I don't know if I am the one to ask, but I will let you know how it turns out. I cant mess up the Sanger too much, it's a $5.5k boat at best with a bunch of oxidation.

Though I cant wait to try the Scotchgard Marine Liquid Wax, according to the manufacturer it:

uses reactive chemistry to bond to your boat's surface
offers exceptionally high gloss with lasting durability
contains a pleasant tropical scent


If it smells good, it has to be good!

[beat taco]

Not sure where imperial fits in there, I'm guessing its less cut then the super duty and more cut then finesse. I've never used it, but I use all the others in that order.

[EricU]

Not sure where imperial fits in there, I'm guessing its less cut then the super duty and more cut then finesse. I've never used it, but I use all the others in that order.

Sorry about my links in the first post not working, by the time that I noticed I cant edit them.


About the 3M 06044 Imperial Compound and Finishing Material, I found this info;


This liquid compound and finishing material is designed to remove a P600 or P800 dual action sand scratches and swirl marks from marine gelcoat, with a wool pad quickly
It has an exceptionally fast-cutting ability when compounding gel coats and automotive paints
The compound leaves an excellent finish without swirl marks
Removes scratches light to heavy oxidation, stains, blemishes and swirl marks.

[beat taco]

Yes, so see how well it cuts compared to your super duty. Use liquid dish washing detergent or a shop hand cleaner to wash your pads when switching compound.

[kaneboats]

I would wetsand with 1500 first, but that's me. Try a small area and see what you get. If it takes an hour to get a 2' x 2' area shiny you may decide you can wetsand first and do it in 10 min.

[EricU]

I would wetsand with 1500 first, but that's me. Try a small area and see what you get. If it takes an hour to get a 2' x 2' area shiny you may decide you can wetsand first and do it in 10 min.

The Sanger definitely is a candidate for wetsanding in certain areas. And a good place to practice.