Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

[SeaKaye12]

Hi, I'm in the process of renewing the gel coat finish on a 1978 runabout. It's quite faded.<br /><br />The color comes back a bit with wet sanding with 600 wet/dry...but nowhere near the deep yellow color that peeks out behind tape stripes and other protected places. Still; the finish becomes smooth and shiny...so I feel that I could do better with a rotary buffer.<br /><br />I can borrow a Porter Cable Rotary buffer...but I've never done it before...and I would like to get suggestions as to what products to put on what sort of pads....what sequence of techniques to use.<br /><br />If you can give me the brand names of your favorite products...I can go out and buy some and give it a try.<br /><br />Thanks, Chuck

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

Hey Chuck check this out:<br /><br /> http://www.properautocare.com/gelcofi.html

 

[Mark42]

Re: Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

do a search on polishing gelcoat in this forum. Lots and lots of opinions and methods out there.

 

[SeaKaye12]

Re: Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

Thanks for the replies. I've started reading the search results<br /><br />Can someone tell me how to e-mail another poster here? Some of the posts suggest e-mailing the member...and I see no way to do that. <br /><br />In particular, I'd like to e-mail Bounder4465 <br /><br /> Thanks, Chuck

 

[JustMrWill]

Re: Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

I will send him a link to this thread...perhaps he will contact you.<br /><br />-JustMrWill

 

[bounder4465]

Re: Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

hi sea,<br />i dont like to post on these threads because it always causes a lot of flack. email me and i will share my experience with you. to date i have helped over 100 posters with gelcoat resto issues. no magic, voodoo products, or temp fixes...just advice on what to use.<br /><br />bounder4465@yahoo.com

 

[Stinger313]

Re: Any of you have fav products/techniques for power buffer?

Try Gel Gloss on a medium speed buffer with pad that almost looks like a mop head.The Gel Gloss is twice as good as any cleaner/restorer wax and more than half the price! Both can be found at Home Depot.You might have to go over it twice to get the best finish,The stuff is great.