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RICK Hess

Posted 8/18/2008 8:45 PM (#332131 - in reply to #331820)
Subject: RE: Getting the shine back?

Imperial Compound from 3m. Start buffing with wool pad 2500 rpm at the most letting buffer do the work. Use an acrylic /wool pad 50/50 with swirl mark remover 3m .again at 2500 rpm at the most.
Always finish with a good carnuba wax to follow for protection.

Over 20 years in the composites business and this is the best system I have ever seen for boats with no color lose.

Older boats can be an issue if flake is faded or clear has yellowed. Pretty much screwed at that point.

I should mention spurr the pad often and never buff on a dirty surface. You will just add scratches if you do.

Never sand if at all possible. The more you sand the more porosity and lose of protection to the gel-coat. If you have to. Be careful and make sure to keep that surface waxed for protection in years to come.