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    Cleaning a boat.

    If I use Marine Power Cut Compound on a boat, do I need to follow up with another compound for a swirl-free finish, or will this product finish swirl free?

    I'm going to guess my answer will be that it depends on the surface and the application, but I'm curious if anyone has experience.
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    Re: Cleaning a boat.

    Typically what I do is compound the hull then i'll wax it and I usually dont have a problem with swirl marks, I get a mirror shine every time!
    Captain Austin
    Long Island, NY

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    • #3
      Re: Cleaning a boat.

      If I were you I would at least follow up with M49 Oxidation Remover or M44 Color Restorer. You have to do some test spots and go from there.

      Was your boat that badly neglected that you had to use M91?
      Nick
      Tucker's Detailing Services
      815-954-0773
      2012 Ford Transit Connect

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      • #4
        Re: Cleaning a boat.

        It's not my boat a friend is mine wants me to detail his boat. I'm not sure what level of neglection a boat can have so I just wanted to ask this first for an answers. I suppose I may not even need M91. The boat products though are too expensive to buy all of them to test, unless I do boats regularly.

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        • #5
          Re: Cleaning a boat.

          Originally posted by xantonin View Post
          It's not my boat a friend is mine wants me to detail his boat. I'm not sure what level of neglection a boat can have so I just wanted to ask this first for an answers. I suppose I may not even need M91. The boat products though are too expensive to buy all of them to test, unless I do boats regularly.
          If you had to have two products, it would be M49 and M50. But you wont know what your dealing with until you actually start working on the boat.

          Heres a boat I did recently, see if that hekps you at all:

          Boat detail 50+hrs -remove oxidized fiberglass
          Nick
          Tucker's Detailing Services
          815-954-0773
          2012 Ford Transit Connect

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          • #6
            Re: Cleaning a boat.

            Think of M91 in the Marine/RV Line as the gel coat version of M105 - it's intended use is for severely compromised finishes, so application is usually via a pretty aggressive process and swirls can be quite common. Generally you would follow with a less aggressive product, probably on a less aggressive pad as well.

            What kind of shape is the boat in? Do you know how old it is, how it's been maintained, etc? Would you be working with a D/A or a rotary buffer? Can you post up a picture or two so we can help you evaluate it?
            Michael Stoops
            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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            • #7
              Re: Cleaning a boat.

              Awesome, that's what I was wondering.

              I'll talk with the owner a bit more. I don't have a good enough camera (only my cell phone). He attempts to keep it in good shape but it's not very shiny from what I saw. If he wants to go through with some detailing I'll add more information here.

              I would be using the G110. Do I need special pads? Can I re-use my automotive ones, and clean them to use them on my car again?

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              • #8
                Re: Cleaning a boat.

                If you have the time and proper boat/ car wash soap, give it a good wash first as it will take off the chaulky dust so you can see what you are working with. OR just do a 2' square test spot on the hull and then on the topside and see what is going to give you the best result. M91 is in my daily arsenal because I think I am cursed with clients that let their boats just rot away in the FL sun LOL... and if used properly, no swirls (takes practice)! Then follow up with the Flagship Premium Marine Wax!!!! Pictures would be very helpful if at all possible to further help you. Let us know how it goes.

                Phil
                Stellar Marine Detailing

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