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  1. Theraven

    Old school Meguiars Polish

    I messaged him, (haven't heard back yet) said that I'm going to donate it to him. I know it's going to a great home and would be glad to add it to his collection.
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    Old school Meguiars Polish

    Found it while cleaning out friends garage, anybody know any thing about it.
  3. Theraven

    Interior detailing products

    Thanks for the great tips!
  4. Theraven

    Interior detailing products

    New to products in this area ( besides what you can pick up at the local auto store) . Looking for some recommendations on some quality products. Looking for products that have: High gloss dash protectant Medium gloss Natural look Clear plastic cleaner/polish Fake wood/plastic trim polish...
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    Baked on tree sap

    Saps has prob been stuck there for months and months :(
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    Baked on tree sap

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    Baked on tree sap

    Thanks everyone for the great advice
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    Baked on tree sap

    Tips for removal? Handed down a black highlander that's been neglected, paint its pretty dry and moderately oxidized on the hood and roof. I pressure washed it which took majority of sap off. I tried some sap/tar remover let it sit for a few and it didn't seem to phase it. Any tips or advice...
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    Metal polishing

    Just did a tower boat with ALL chrome, got me thinking about those balls, cones/fabric you attach to a drill to polishing out various metals. I know some are foam, wool(lake country), or some type of fabric or PVA. Anyone have any advice/tips on using them and which one works better or...
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    new to boat detailing need advice on boat with extreme oxidation

    Time to break out the rotary polisher, if it's extremely oxidize. With a good marine heavy-duty compound like; Megs-M91 power cut compound, 3m marine compound finish material or 3m super duty, Marine 31 heavy Cut oxidation cleaner. Use a twisted wool compounding pad (no foam). The the Flex DA...
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    Sanding

    I've seen Mike use it in a video, what backing back and sanding discs can I use with the Meg's DA 110v2 polisher. Any tips for using the machine while sanding. Thanks in advance!
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    Help with 21ft 1991 Bayliner Trophy Boat Hardtop

    3m marine compound and finishing material (imperial) or 3m super duty, with twisted wool, or yellow wool mix 50/50 pad( slower cut finishes better). Polish with farécla profile 500 ,presta ultra polish ( chroma 1500),or 3m Finesse-it ( the car/paint version #05928, has more cut and finishes...
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    Car products on boats

    Tried some 3m Auto advance rubbing compound (i bought at Walmart) , on a old Bertram, It worked great, cut fast, and it actually polishes the surface ,unlike the crap marine compound my boss uses, which is really greasy, low/poor cutting ability, and it seems like it just burnishes the...
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    Need help with gelcoat (photo included)

    Wetsand it, I use to buff out a colored hull that had etched water spots in the gel and it would always come back in the same area/cluster after a few months or less. After I wetsanded and buffed out those areas they did not reappear. I tried grinding to pretty hard with heavy duty compounds...
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    Car products on boats

    You can use car products on boats, if there's med-heavy oxidation and or decent amout of swirls/scratches a good marine compound is needed with wool/rotary. You can you the same pads for cars/clear coat on gel, as usual start with wool(if needed) and finish with foam, depending on the condition...
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    Compound residue

    Any alternative way to remove compound residue . I've tried quick-detailers and Marine 31 polishing pad conditioner (which states it helps remove stubborn wax/compound residue). After I do a quick spray n wipe it always discolors the surface, like it removed some of the polishing oils or...
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    Technique question

    I work with a lot of boats but just curious about other people input/advice. How to get the most cut out of a rubbing compound on gelcoat. I'm using a rotary and wool comp pad. How much pressure, buffer speed, amount of product used ect.. I usually deal with a lot of heavily oxidized and or...
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    Application method

    I experimented adding product to the pad and the results where almost night and day, compared to spreading it on the surface with an applicator. I was working on a dry, heavily swirled surface, so applying the product heavy to the pad worked the best for me ( with only minimal sling). Boats in...
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    Compound options

    Looking for a hd compound for gel-coat, that won't dry out, even in full sun, dry weather, and being heavily oxidized. The last boat I did I have a miserable time with the conditions above, even with the really expensive 3m imperial. I used the Marine 31 spray polish and pad conditioner, it...
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    Application method

    Is it better to apply product to the surface or the pad. I'm typically using a rotary and wool and or 50/50 yellow polishing pad.
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