When I pulled my new H310 out of the water for the first time, there was a scuff mark on the hull and like a dumby, I used a scotch brite pad to remove the scuff mark. It dulled the finish and it shows a mile away. What would be the best way to clear it up? I tried waxing it with a buffer and it did not work at all. How about rubbing compound? What brand? Should I apply by hand or buffer or both? Thanks. Steve, s/v Obsession...
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To scuff or not
I'm surprised a Scotch-Brite pad would dig that deep. My guess is that you'll have to compound out the scratches. If you have any compound around try it out. If it doesn' do the trick you may have to go the full course from very coarse (possibly 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper) through the various colors?grits of compound. If I recall it waas green, then red, then white, but don't count on my memory. And do it by hand as a form of pennance, punishment and contemplation--- Wax on --- Wax off.
I'm surprised a Scotch-Brite pad would dig that deep. My guess is that you'll have to compound out the scratches. If you have any compound around try it out. If it doesn' do the trick you may have to go the full course from very coarse (possibly 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper) through the various colors?grits of compound. If I recall it waas green, then red, then white, but don't count on my memory. And do it by hand as a form of pennance, punishment and contemplation--- Wax on --- Wax off.
And Another thing --
Next time you feel compelled to scrub away at your hull try some of my favorite green Comet gel bathroom cleaner.
Next time you feel compelled to scrub away at your hull try some of my favorite green Comet gel bathroom cleaner.
Scuffs and Stuff
Not to worry; its just like the first scratch on a new car, except you can bring this back. Try the cleaning rubbing compound and then the fine -white - compound before the wax. And, the suggestion about liquid comet is point on although it will still remove wax, which is inevitable with dock scuffs and stuff anyway. RD
Not to worry; its just like the first scratch on a new car, except you can bring this back. Try the cleaning rubbing compound and then the fine -white - compound before the wax. And, the suggestion about liquid comet is point on although it will still remove wax, which is inevitable with dock scuffs and stuff anyway. RD
Try fine grit
I've used 1500 grit sand wet sandpaper and the gelcoat came out like new. I did it by hand and used VERY light pressure and lots of water. Don't know if higher grits are available, if there are, you might want to try that. Also, I think fine rubbing compound could work. Roc
I've used 1500 grit sand wet sandpaper and the gelcoat came out like new. I did it by hand and used VERY light pressure and lots of water. Don't know if higher grits are available, if there are, you might want to try that. Also, I think fine rubbing compound could work. Roc
Been There, Done That
We rub up against the rubber on our double slip when docking. Tried an Dolby spounge (plastic mesh) to remove the rubber on the hull. Resulted in a very dull hull. Used rubbing compound with success.
We rub up against the rubber on our double slip when docking. Tried an Dolby spounge (plastic mesh) to remove the rubber on the hull. Resulted in a very dull hull. Used rubbing compound with success.
scuffer
Depending how deep the scuff is, I would try buffing with a very fine compound. You can also use 600 grit wet sandpaper followed by 2000 grit wet paper. The 2000 grit will leave it as smooth as glass and can be found at better auto paint stores.
Depending how deep the scuff is, I would try buffing with a very fine compound. You can also use 600 grit wet sandpaper followed by 2000 grit wet paper. The 2000 grit will leave it as smooth as glass and can be found at better auto paint stores.
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