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05-15-2011, 02:13 PM #1
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wax/polish for hull after polishing compound?
obviously polishing compound always leaves the surface hazy and not a mirror shine.
any suggestions on what to use next to get the mirror shine back?
kicker is i need something i can get locally at O'reilly, advanced, auto zone etc within the next hour, i have to finish this up tonight.
thanks!
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05-15-2011, 02:28 PM #2
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Polishing compound is too aggressive for regular use, especially with your new boat. Get some 3m or meguiars polish (not polishing compound) to bring back the shine, then wax.
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05-15-2011, 02:54 PM #3
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3M Finesse-It
2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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05-15-2011, 03:13 PM #4
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brain, i should have explained myself more.
i had a big scratch/goudge in my gel coat after my concussion accident.
i wet sanded the scratch out with 1500 grit. then used polishing compound.
scatch is gone, now i just need to get the shine back after the polishing comp.
deafgoose, i didnt see any 3m products at Advanced. they had the usual turtle, meguirs, nufinish etc.
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05-15-2011, 04:07 PM #5
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Oh that makes more sense. I still think a polish like finesse it would be the right move before a wax/sealant top coat. Sometimes the good 3M/megs products are by the painting supplies not with the car cleaners.
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05-15-2011, 04:34 PM #6
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Just sent you a text
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05-15-2011, 09:10 PM #7
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How's the old conoggin?? No post concussion symptoms I hope.
Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS
2006 Mobius LSV 325 hp MPI Indmar
2005 6L Silverado 1500HD Quadrasteer
MODS: Polk DB651's Cabin Speakers, 10" Polk MM1040 Sub in a custom sub box, Kicker ZXM700.5 5 channel Amp, EZ net cargo nets, ACME 1847 Prop, 4 outlet Heatercraft Heater
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05-15-2011, 10:24 PM #8
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If you can't find it locally, I would order it online. Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS
2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.
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05-23-2011, 12:13 PM #9
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Stang. Compound didnt work for my boat either. I wetsanded 3-times, then just used a cheap spray on wax a polishing pad on my buffer and she perked right up. see my pic's below. Jet
89' Comp Resto:
http://supraboats.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=8193
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http://www.supraboats.com/bbs/album.php?albumid=86
89' Supra/Custom Tower & Interior/Swivel Racks
4 Blade-14X14/1600 lbs Ballast
Roswell Bar/Led's/Krypt 6.5 HLCD's/Krypt 4200 Eq
JL-PPI Amps 1750 Watts/Kicker Interiors/L7 Kicker Sub
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