Rats 28 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 The boats coming out for antifoul, so may as well tackle topsides while I'm at it. The last time I cut and polished a boat was years ago, is anything that makes the job a little easier these days? I used to use 3M and a vari speed polisher anything better now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 943 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Quote Doing the same - I just went out and bought an electric polisher/buffer and two tins of cutting compound... The only easier way is pay someone else I reckon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 640 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Last time I just sprayed waterline stain remover on 2 coats and washed off,not sparkling but see the difference,polishing/buffer machine are ok .Just to be careful can leave like a burn mark if too long/hard on one spot.Yes I found out the hard way and mark still there 2 yrs on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitepointer 33 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I have a white paint finish, and used Maguires marine and RV 50, put it on and polished off by hand, great shine , might not be enough if paint is badly oxidised though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Psyche 613 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 No shortcuts for the grunt work, last time I did it I used Farecla G4 on a lambswool buffer and Meguiar's boat and RV wax followed occasionally by Meguiar's boat wash. Came up mint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rats 28 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Psyche said: No shortcuts for the grunt work, last time I did it I used Farecla G4 on a lambswool buffer and Meguiar's boat and RV wax followed occasionally by Meguiar's boat wash. Came up mint Yep talked to a couple of pros yesterday and Farecla has their vote as well, investigating further. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sudden5869 17 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Blue painted topsides, 2 pot AWLGRIP 2000. I've been using Grunt Klenashine to prepare. Very lightly, not to remove all of the blue goodness. Then polish with Grunt Supawax. Use a wool buffer with some success, otherwise resort to polishing off by hand. Local boat painter provided some guidance a few years back. It's always hard work, but super satisfying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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