Ive done a lot of work...and I just wanted to give my cudo's to Maine Sail....used your technique for waxing this weekend and even though Im not finished I have some excellent results so far. The hull was oxidized but not too bad, so I Washed, then Compounded the entire hull,,,then set up the scafolding and I did 6' sections, then move everything and do the next 6'...working 2' at a time I started with the finesse it, then swirl remover, then 2 coats of show car glaze then so far 1 coat Fleet wax paste.....Ill do the whole hull like this then come back with the final coat of wax....Should be done,,,after memorial day!...oh well!....only so much 1 man can do at a time. if anyone has seen my previous posts the bottom had one heck of a bad blister job...looking good now though. Have a great Memorial day everyone!....Ill still be in the parking lot waxing away!.......the powerboaters are busting on me big time,,,,hey bud aint got that blow boat in yet? Rob PS the left side in "the photo" is done (1 coat wax) the right side " in photo" is not.
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It Must Make You Feel So good
It sounds like it was a lot of hard work but it looks worth the effort. Hope it last a good long time so you can enjoy just looking at the improvement.
It sounds like it was a lot of hard work but it looks worth the effort. Hope it last a good long time so you can enjoy just looking at the improvement.
What Technique?
I might have missed a past posting, but what is the technique you are referring to?
I might have missed a past posting, but what is the technique you are referring to?
3M super duty rubbing compound
I started out using a two in one product till a local guy at the yard who does a lot of boats came over and showed me how to do it. 3M super duty rubbing compound and a heavy duty buffer. Take your time and let the buffer do the work. Work the buffer slowly with lots of pressure. I was able to get every mark out of the gel coat. Then I waxed it the next day.
I started out using a two in one product till a local guy at the yard who does a lot of boats came over and showed me how to do it. 3M super duty rubbing compound and a heavy duty buffer. Take your time and let the buffer do the work. Work the buffer slowly with lots of pressure. I was able to get every mark out of the gel coat. Then I waxed it the next day.
Amazing!
WOW!! My cradle buddy hired a System to do his boat--$400.00 & two days. Compressors and everything did a nice job...but doesn't look any better than yours... Exactly what products did You use? How available are they? Costs? All details appreciated! THANKS, Roger
WOW!! My cradle buddy hired a System to do his boat--$400.00 & two days. Compressors and everything did a nice job...but doesn't look any better than yours... Exactly what products did You use? How available are they? Costs? All details appreciated! THANKS, Roger
Thanks Guys and Maine Sail!
So far it took me about 8 hrs to do the first quarter of the boat,,,,and thats with 1 coat of wax,,,,so Im looking at 3 more days for the bulk total application then 1 day for the second coat of wax.....then a final coat of bottom paint (thats averaging 2 hrs per coat)...so I have 4 days and 2 hrs left!.....The marina called me yesterday,,,they have to move my boat ...again...since Im not ready yet and its Memorial day weekend,,,they expect a lot of parking,,,and Im in the way,,,,oh well.....Ive done a ton of bottom work and now working hard to get the finish right on the hull,,,so Im not rushing, Ill have to wait another week b efore splash,,,what can you do. When we first bought the boat,,,and being nieve with $$$ for this size of a vessel....I paid our marina to wash, polish and wax the hull,,,,while in the water....we were having a christining party and wanted it to look very shiny....they charged,,,,ready!!!!,,,$1,800.00 for the 46' boat!......and it didnt look any better than maine sails technique...as a matter of fact not nearly as nice.....anyway...live and learn Roger follow Scott B's link to Maine Sails post,,,,its very informative....and a good read... As far as costs,,,I ordered everything on line at: http://www.autogeek.net/ I orderd 2 bottles of everything and I thinks thats maybe overkill,,,even for our boat, they had good pricing and everything that was on Maine Sails list. I didnt use the Makita buffer,,,,I had a cheap sears craftsman and a vibrating 2 hand Ryobie,,,,The Craftsman,,,did just as maine sail said...it spun so fast it burned the polish,,,,it took me forever to get it back off.....so I switched to the Ryobie witch has a 10" vibrating pad that you change bonnets on....then hand buff....so if you have the Makita, Im sure the results will be even more shinny and easier. I did screw up and use the progression of Comound/Swirl Remover/ Finess it/ Show car Polish/ Wax.....When I should have done: Compound/Finess it/Swirl Remover/ Show Car Polish/ Wax....but regrouped and did it right after the first 6'.......just take your time,,,do a 2' swath at a time,,,use blue tape on your rail to mark your progress with each application....a cloudy day helps..... wax on wax off......good buildup on your upper arms!,,,,I used 2 ladders with a board between to get the max working path without up and down the ladders. Greg Very nice job,,,Hope your in the water!!!!!...just checked the weather its going to be Beautiful!!! Looks like I have at least another week! Maybe Ill take the dink for a spin!
So far it took me about 8 hrs to do the first quarter of the boat,,,,and thats with 1 coat of wax,,,,so Im looking at 3 more days for the bulk total application then 1 day for the second coat of wax.....then a final coat of bottom paint (thats averaging 2 hrs per coat)...so I have 4 days and 2 hrs left!.....The marina called me yesterday,,,they have to move my boat ...again...since Im not ready yet and its Memorial day weekend,,,they expect a lot of parking,,,and Im in the way,,,,oh well.....Ive done a ton of bottom work and now working hard to get the finish right on the hull,,,so Im not rushing, Ill have to wait another week b efore splash,,,what can you do. When we first bought the boat,,,and being nieve with $$$ for this size of a vessel....I paid our marina to wash, polish and wax the hull,,,,while in the water....we were having a christining party and wanted it to look very shiny....they charged,,,,ready!!!!,,,$1,800.00 for the 46' boat!......and it didnt look any better than maine sails technique...as a matter of fact not nearly as nice.....anyway...live and learn Roger follow Scott B's link to Maine Sails post,,,,its very informative....and a good read... As far as costs,,,I ordered everything on line at: http://www.autogeek.net/ I orderd 2 bottles of everything and I thinks thats maybe overkill,,,even for our boat, they had good pricing and everything that was on Maine Sails list. I didnt use the Makita buffer,,,,I had a cheap sears craftsman and a vibrating 2 hand Ryobie,,,,The Craftsman,,,did just as maine sail said...it spun so fast it burned the polish,,,,it took me forever to get it back off.....so I switched to the Ryobie witch has a 10" vibrating pad that you change bonnets on....then hand buff....so if you have the Makita, Im sure the results will be even more shinny and easier. I did screw up and use the progression of Comound/Swirl Remover/ Finess it/ Show car Polish/ Wax.....When I should have done: Compound/Finess it/Swirl Remover/ Show Car Polish/ Wax....but regrouped and did it right after the first 6'.......just take your time,,,do a 2' swath at a time,,,use blue tape on your rail to mark your progress with each application....a cloudy day helps..... wax on wax off......good buildup on your upper arms!,,,,I used 2 ladders with a board between to get the max working path without up and down the ladders. Greg Very nice job,,,Hope your in the water!!!!!...just checked the weather its going to be Beautiful!!! Looks like I have at least another week! Maybe Ill take the dink for a spin!
In my Documents!!
Thanks to both you & Scott... Boat is now in water, but will follow direction on the top-side. Next time on the trailer...i'm ready! Thanks again, Roger
Thanks to both you & Scott... Boat is now in water, but will follow direction on the top-side. Next time on the trailer...i'm ready! Thanks again, Roger
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