working with marine fiberglass

[rainmann55]

I've finally had it with "shade tree" boat detailers who do lousy work.

I understand Meguiars 1-2-3 step process for conditioning the gel coat, sealing the gel coat with a polish, and finally protecting the polish barrier with "sacrificial wax".

Here's my question: what type of buffer pads do I use during the 1-2-3 step process including application and removal (these should be different pads right?)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Murr1525]

Re: working with marine fiberglass

What kind of machine will you be using?

How bad is the surface/damage that you will be working on?

[Tuck91]

Re: working with marine fiberglass

Your not going to want to use the Deep Crystal System on a fiberglass boat.

[dreamps]

Re: working with marine fiberglass

you will def need to use the marine line. fiberglass is a lot tougher than CC

[rainmann55]

Re: working with marine fiberglass

Thanks for the replies! I'm using three different machines, 1) a 10" orbital buffer, 2) a Milwaukee Tools variable-speed drill-motor (buffer) and 3) a 4" angle grinder (buffer).

I know there are different uses for wool pads vs. soft pads.

Yesterday I heard from the mechanic who had worked on the outdrives that the "detail" man had used sandpaper on the gel coat! This for only a light level of oxidation!