Removing oxidation?
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Removing oxidation?
Whats the best process to remove oxidation. Starting with the wax(brand) then the application and finally the buff. It's not a bad oxidation. Just so many chemicals to pick from, and weather the use of a buffer or just plain elbow grease will do the trick. I dont think its ready for rubbing compound. Tried the Mothers Carnuba cleaner wax, did ok but it wasn't the finish I was looking for. I used only elbow grease to remove. How important is a orbital buffer.
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When I bought my donzi in May it had some oxidation only near the transom and the sides towards the rear. I bought a cheap rotary buffer from northern tool and some wool buffing pads online. I used the 3 step oxidation kit from McGuiars. I thought the boat looked good before, afterwards my wife even noticed the difference. There are tons of different products out there. I just went with Mcguiars because I was familiar with them from waxing my truck and car. Also dont be affraid of the rotary buffer on gelcoat. I was at first but keep it moving and you'll be fine, don't let it get hot.
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Here's a few links.
Every boat we touch is a different situation, so that's why a phone call might save some typing time.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ight=oxidation
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ight=oxidation
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ight=oxidation
Every boat we touch is a different situation, so that's why a phone call might save some typing time.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ight=oxidation
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ight=oxidation
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ight=oxidation
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Forget that stuff that Mexiclean the snake oil salesman sells. Use ATF it works the best and makes the boat repell water....
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Unfortunately it is not looking so good again this year. Business is slow and a few jobs that I am waiting on to start have been delayed and delayed. So I am cutting back on spending just to get through..... Ya never know but since I do not have a flight now I am guessing......
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