Polishing and Waxing Process

[csukraw]

New to me Chaparral, just got it last month. Boat has a bit of oxidation but nothing horrible. Definitely on a budget so I’m not looking to spend hundreds on polishes and tools. I know there are way more expensive products out there and more complex processes, just wanting to know if this approach will yield decent results. Here is my plan as of now after a good washing.

1. Meguiars oxidation remover
2. Meguiars high gloss polish
3. Meguiars pure wax

I’m planning on picking up a variable speed rotary polisher. Will that work for all 3 steps? Would rather not also have to get a random orbital. What pads would I use for all 3 steps?

 

[todhunter]

Post a closer pic of the oxidation. You may have to do some wet sanding first if the oxidation is bad enough.

 

[Scott Danforth]

you may have to wetsand with 600 grit and 800 grit if the oxidation is bad

I use a harbor freight variable speed polisher when polishing. usually 1500-1800 rpm

before you use mequires. use Aquabuff 1000 and then Aquabuff 2000, then get to the Mequires polish and wax

 

[csukraw]