Novice here. My own mooring ball left some smooth to the touch scuffs in my white gel. Just from the hull sliding past it. Presume what I am seeing is the shine removed? I was shocked! Buff Magic helped a tad, but didn't remove. So, Im thinking a light wet sand. I secured 5 sheets, ranging from 1000 - 5000 grit. Suppose I start light and easy with wet 5000, then Buff Magic on about 3000rpm, and progressively repeat as needed?

Any advice welcomed.

Thanks...

I never knew they made 5000! Ive never needed more then 2000 for most things.....If the scuffs are somewhat deep then start low and go high....most of the stuff i've done i usually start with like a 600 or 800 to hit the high spots down and smooth it out...then jump to a 1200 and finish with a 2000
You may be able to use something like a 3M fine cut cleaner and skip the wet sanding if its not bad

I am not sure if this is what you are experiencing but I fixed a lot of my issue with just some good cutting compound and quite a few passes. I also considered wetsanding but had all of my detailing products on hand.

Wish I had all good stuff, like high speed buffer and 3M cutting compound. I use that ShurHold buffer sold on OSO, Buff Magic (their buff product). Ya, not gonna get crazy with sandpaper and create problems, but 5000 is not to different than notebook paper. LOL!

I think buffing compound is a lot lower grit than 5000!

I wore nappies made from lower grit.

Start with 1000 and then go to 1500. Most good compounds will take out up to 1000 grit scratches.

Quick update, 5000 does have some sanding ability. Was able to work the scuff down, then polish with Buff Magic. One needed 3000, then 5000, then the polish. So, I guess the work I did was a success. Anyone needed such wet sanding paper, eBay. Regards....

Actually 3000 and 5000 grit have become a very viable alternative to the medium to heavier compounds with the advent of the newer 3M Trizact pads. These are some of the easiest and best detailing products I've ever used. Unlike traditional wet paper, this stuff lasts forever - just wash it out. Just recently, I used an old Trizact pad to cut down on some buffing time on some stainless....used the heck out of it, then used it again on the boat and then just needed a light hand compounding-it was still effective!.. Great timesaver and very cheap when compared to buying and cutting packs of wet or dry. Oddly enough, I found it readily available at Advanced Auto Parts. I'm pretty sure everyone on OSO will be thanking me soon.

You can get Trizact at advance? That's convenient.