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Author: | Daredevil [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
I want to buff out my hulls which are oxidized. With a 7" electric polisher my plan is: 1. Buff with a "rough cut" compound 2. Buff with a "polishing" compound 3. Wax hulls Does anyone have any compund/wax recomendations? Im leaning towards a 3M product. Also can the non-skid be buffed? |
Author: | Sail Revolution [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
3M Perfectit III Extra Cut, which breaks down into a fine polish, so no secondary step in needed. The nonskid can not really be buffed. |
Author: | Sail Revolution [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74sEyot5A_o[/youtube] |
Author: | Daredevil [ Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:11 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
Great vid! Thanks. |
Author: | gary eudy [ Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
Surf City is right on about buffing I did this and put on Poly Glow on the hulls and Comp Tip They look better than new |
Author: | MVD [ Sun Dec 12, 2010 9:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
Has anybody got any good ideas for restoring color on anti-skid decks? Thanks, |
Author: | msl4492 [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
Are there any issues with buffing or polishing over the tops of the hulls where there is the anti-skid texture. |
Author: | MBounds [ Tue Mar 12, 2013 2:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
msl4492 wrote: Are there any issues with buffing or polishing over the tops of the hulls where there is the anti-skid texture. You'll destroy your buffing pad if you're using a machine over the non-skid. If you want to buff out the areas between, mask off the non-skid. It's pointless to buff / polish the textured areas. In my experience, there's only one way to partially restore the non-skid area and that's by soda blasting. It won't bring back the gloss, but it will remove the oxidation. |
Author: | gary eudy [ Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
I think Poly-Glow makes something for the non skid also Former Hobie Admiral Gary PS My nonskid has never been to shiny anyway If the rest of the boat is like new I do not think the non skid will make that much difference |
Author: | MVD [ Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Buffing hulls, compound/wax recomendations? |
I've put Poly Glow on my non-skid, it works great. It leaves a shiny, glossy finish. It dries clear and doesn't gum up the pattern. However, I would only use it on the decks (top part of the hulls). If it were on the lower part of the hull, I think it might cause more drag and slow you down. |
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