Marine Use

[gtp]

is the G-100a with an 8006 foam pad good enough to maintain a fiberglass boat? Or do I have to use a rotary on a boat?

[Ash Erickson]

The G100A is a great machine to maintain a boat. It really comes down to the condition and products that you are using. Most boats on today’s market have a hard gel coat finish. These finishes are much harder and thicker than an auto clear coat finish. Because of this depending on the condition, sometimes a high speed rotary buffer is the method needed to re-new the surface. The G100a will work on almost all types of Boat paint defects if used in conjunction with the right products and pads. The W8006 is a great all around pad. You can use it to apply all types of paint cleaners and polishes. The W7006 Foam Cutting Pad is another pad that works well on a gel coat finish for paint cleaning. The G100a is a great way to get amazing result and save a ton of time. I have been detailing for about 8 years and had a boat service. The machine is a life saver. Meguiar's does make a full line of Boat and RV products. These products work very well with the G100a.

[Shane Lariba]

What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Are you prepping the boat? Polishing? Waxing? The W8006 works great for cleaning and polishing the boat and can be used to apply a wax, but I would use the w9006 when you apply your wax. The G100A is a great machine and will allow you to have a great shine and protection when finished.

Shane

[gtp]

Thanks for the replies.. I am looking for a complete detail of my boat.. I want to do the equivalent of a 5-step detail on a car.. Mostly remove oxidation and restore the shine as much as possible. It is a 10yr old boat that wasnt maintained well.

Whats the best setting to use the G100a for oxidation, cleaning and applying wax?