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BAD-HABIT 05-17-2004 06:05 PM

How to get fiberglass to shine
 
I have several spots on my top side that are scratched slightly from my daughter using a scotch-brite pad on the fiberglass...I am wondering how you go about getting faded/scuffed glass back to a nice shine. I was going to try a rubbing compound. If this doesn't work whats next? Sanding? If so what steps should go thru. I don't want to make it worse....
Thanks
BH

Thunder32 05-17-2004 06:29 PM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
3000 grit wet sandpaper then hand glaze (swirl remover) then wax with Frenzy Wax

BRUCE SEROFF 05-17-2004 06:33 PM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
Try HD compound first. If shine doesnt come up, Wet sand by hand with 1000 or 1200 grit, followed by HD compound with wheel at 2000 - 2500 rpms, followed by couple coats of wax, buff with wheel at 1500rpms

Thunder32 05-17-2004 06:43 PM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
1200 or 1000 grit paper will still leave scratches on the fiberglass unless you follow with a higher grit paper. Been there and have done that.
As Bruce stated above try a compound first such as 3M Imperial Microfinishing Compound liquid (purchase at auto paint store) before sanding.
The microfinishing compound will remove light scratches, then follow with wax.

merkruzer 05-17-2004 06:45 PM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
1000 Aqua buff then 2000 aqua buff at high speed and
use plenty of water when buffing.

Scott 05-17-2004 07:25 PM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 

Originally Posted by merkruzer
1000 Aqua buff then 2000 aqua buff at high speed and
use plenty of water when buffing.

I just finished using this stuff on my boat. Words can't describe how well it works. I followed up with Frenzy wax and I'm amazed at the shine.

skygod 05-18-2004 01:55 AM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
Where do you get aqua buff?

BAD-HABIT 05-18-2004 03:51 AM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
Yeah where do we get this at?!!!!

rmbuilder 05-18-2004 05:40 AM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
You can buy direct
http://www.aqua-buff.com/
Bob

frenzy 05-18-2004 06:55 AM

Re: How to get fiberglass to shine
 
There's also a link for Aqua Buff on our site.


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