I decided that the registration numbers on my MacGregor 25 looked pretty bad so I ordered new vinyl lettering. It took a lot of effort to get the old numbers as well as the white backing off and to my surprise, I had three gelcoat shades. The oxidized general hull shade, a brighter shade under the white background and an even lighter shade under where the black numbers were.
The only rubbing compound that my local marina had in stock was Meguiar's M49 and I applied that with a power buffer and wool bonnet pretty aggressively. The result was a nice shiny hull in general with the old registration numbers even brighter. (see pictures)
My question is if you think that a better (more aggressive) rubbing compound like 3M Marine Rubbing compound 09004 would do better. I'll have to drive a fair distance to get it in stock. I did order 3M Marine Compound and Finishing Material 06044 from Amazon since I could get it in 2 days. Should I make the trip to get the 3M rubbing compound or another suggested compound?
Thanks,
Greg
The only rubbing compound that my local marina had in stock was Meguiar's M49 and I applied that with a power buffer and wool bonnet pretty aggressively. The result was a nice shiny hull in general with the old registration numbers even brighter. (see pictures)
My question is if you think that a better (more aggressive) rubbing compound like 3M Marine Rubbing compound 09004 would do better. I'll have to drive a fair distance to get it in stock. I did order 3M Marine Compound and Finishing Material 06044 from Amazon since I could get it in 2 days. Should I make the trip to get the 3M rubbing compound or another suggested compound?
Thanks,
Greg
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