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I only really used dual side wool pads, some site says the dual side setup is out dated. Any thoughts on this,cons pros?

I helped someone at the harbor wetsand/polish out some aluminum hatch frames, that where dull and corroded. Started or with low grit and finished at 2000, then used 3m aluminum res&polish.They turned out very nice. He was thinking about using a color wheel to add some extra shine at a later...

Any tips for all the metal riggings on sail boats, those are a nightmare! Especially if they've stated to rust.

Do they contain any optical brighteners? Does anyone know if they affect your MF towels negatively.

Whoops darn IPHONE. My boss loves to WS, and when he Does he just uses his bare hand, a big mistake!! which makes it a bi-ch to remove. If its really really needed I will(and do it correctly), other wise I'll avoid it as much as I can.

My boss loves to WS, I always think thought it would do more damage then help.

Thanks for the tips, you are so right about the "just want it shiny" My boss is like that,(not me) the more I've learned, the more I've improved my skills/products used. The stuff people get away with, nothing like the hood of a boat with , swirls, marring, scratches, holograms ect... but it's...

Thanks for your responses!

I mostly use rotary (gelcoat). Is there on that works with both DA and RTY. Also recommendations the best pad cleaner and MF towel restorer. Thanks in advance.

What's the difference, Similarities? Just been curious about it

Any tips on removing those ugly orange/tan haze from compound drying on the gelcoat. I hate them! It looks like oxidation but its not. I usually have no Choice but to work out side in the humid sunny weather( following the shade best I can). Once it's on there it's pretty much glued to the...

I used a 3m compounding pad on a rotary buffer @ 12-1800RPM with med pressure and light near the end(spur as needed). To me the higher speeds seamed to help it cut better and polish out nicely at the end of its cycle even with a comp pad. I did have to shake the bottle alot! Sometimes just oil...

Just tried out Meg's M67: One step compound + polish on and Old sea-ray a boat. It's looking great! But Just curious how much the shine is from the polish and much of it from the oils. Just worried about die back. Anyone with Experience using this product could Give me some more Insight.

Tips for Wetsanding gelcoat/boats by hand, I have a standard 3m rubber sanding block, and a foam sanding pad. What pressure, direction/motion, when to stop/what to look for, where not to sand and when to change the paper? I know to keep spraying water with a little soap, and to rinse or clean...

What is GSM mean? I suppose more is better?

Thanks for the tips! My local costco's only have carry the the bright yellow, nice if you could due them a different color.

Anyone know of a good place online or store, that sells, decent quality microfibers (doesn't have to be premium name brand), in large/decent quantities in colors other then bright yellow. Lately our wash rags have been getting mixed with the wax ones cause there all the same color. They will...

Does this work a gel coat, People use Muriatic acid, bleach, Oxalic acid, and other harsh chemicals/solvents, on boats for cleaning,I know that a lot of these compounds/polishes and waxes ect (marine) can have lots of oils in them. During the detail process is 10-30% IPA strong enough and or...

Farecla has a product, called Profile 100 rubbing compound, it's an extra coarse compound for tough or resins or gel coats. Stronger then any other product out there if needed.

If you can find a Distributor "Big White rubbing compound" by Finish kare works awesome. Cuts fast and leaves nice shine. It's not a toxic as some of these other marine compounds like "3m". 3m Super duty rubbing comp or imperial compound and finishing material work good to, the Latter produces a...