- Nov 26, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2008 44 Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Cummins QSC-500's
Straight Drives
I was able to complete 100% of the Blue Hull, in the Water, in 8 hours this year. This was with rotary/wool/Maguir's Compound with polish followed by random orb/foam/Maguir's Flagship Prem Wax. I did the back 1/2 of the white the same way in about 3 hours this week.
While doing the sides of the cockpit yesterday, the sun was setting and reflecting perfectly against the side. I could see a little haze before I started, and decided to forego the compound in one are to see the effect. The result was not as good as the entire process, so I tried something else: I quickly did the compound by hand (lots of tight spots, behind the rail, tight corners...) and then did the wax with the Random Orb. I really like the results.
In the past, I had to use the rotary/wool with compound to restore the boat's finish. I decided then that I wouldn't need the 1st step at all any more, but someone on this forum encouraged me to keep it up. He was right, but I think that using the rotary with wool is too aggressive for a clean boat's finish.
I like the Maguir's compound with polish, and do not plan to use a different brand, but I would consider using a more mild compound/polish combo, or just polish, if anyone has any recommendations. I think I'm going to use the random orbital with it in the future, with a more aggressive foam pad than I use with the wax.
Goal for clean boat maintenance:
Step 1 - Random Orb with polish or mild compound/polish combo on a moderate foam pad
Step 2 - Random Orb with Maguir's Flagship Premium Wax on a soft foam pad
Which Maguir's polish or compound do you recommend for step 1 on a clean boat?
While doing the sides of the cockpit yesterday, the sun was setting and reflecting perfectly against the side. I could see a little haze before I started, and decided to forego the compound in one are to see the effect. The result was not as good as the entire process, so I tried something else: I quickly did the compound by hand (lots of tight spots, behind the rail, tight corners...) and then did the wax with the Random Orb. I really like the results.
In the past, I had to use the rotary/wool with compound to restore the boat's finish. I decided then that I wouldn't need the 1st step at all any more, but someone on this forum encouraged me to keep it up. He was right, but I think that using the rotary with wool is too aggressive for a clean boat's finish.
I like the Maguir's compound with polish, and do not plan to use a different brand, but I would consider using a more mild compound/polish combo, or just polish, if anyone has any recommendations. I think I'm going to use the random orbital with it in the future, with a more aggressive foam pad than I use with the wax.
Goal for clean boat maintenance:
Step 1 - Random Orb with polish or mild compound/polish combo on a moderate foam pad
Step 2 - Random Orb with Maguir's Flagship Premium Wax on a soft foam pad
Which Maguir's polish or compound do you recommend for step 1 on a clean boat?