The boat set up in the Marine 31 booth had light to moderate oxidation from sitting outside and being taken out on the water every other weekend. While Marine 31 offers varying levels of gel coat compounds and polishes (ultra heavy cut, medium cut, fine cut) I decided to take the simple approach and use what is my favorite product in the Marine 31 line, All-In-One Gel Coat Polish & Wax.
Marine 31 All-In-One Gel Coat Polish & Wax is the ideal one-step solution for removing light/moderate oxidation and staining on gel coat – standard and painted. Formulated using advanced micro-abrasives, propriety cleaning agents and nourishing oils, Marine 31 All-In-One Gel Coat Polish & Wax maximizes color and gloss while leaving a durable layer of wax protection. This zero-dusting formula is incredibly easy to apply by hand or machine.
I decided to go with the latter and use a Flex PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher equipped with a Rotary Backing Plate Extension, Lake Country Rotary 3 3/4 inch Backing Plate and a Lake Country 4 inch CCS Orange Light Cutting Pad. This was the ideal set up for polishing smaller areas of the boat. For the hull I used a 6.5 inch CCS Orange Light Cutting Pad. A Porter Cable 7424xp or Flex XC3401 will also get the job done.
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Notice how the Rotary Backing Plate Extension places the backing plate and buffing pad farther away from the body of the rotary polisher so you can more easily see the small, intricate area that you’re working on.
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Marine 31 All-In-One Gel Coat Polish & Wax paired with the FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher effortlessly removed the oxidation revealing a glossy finish. Marine 31 All-In-One Gel Coat Polish & Wax has a long working time and wipes off with ease; it can even be used in direct sunlight. The durable coat of wax left behind will protect the gel coat against salt degradation and UV rays.
Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish is the perfect solution to dull, oxidized, tarnished metal surfaces on your boat. This medium-cut polish is designed to restore the shine and luster to uncoated aluminum, stainless steel and chrome with very little effort. Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish creates a highly reflective finish that can be seen from a distance.
Metal fixtures on your boat are susceptible to oxidation and surface rust, especially if your boat is docked in salt water. Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish stops oxidation and surface rust in its tracks! This easy-to-use, thick metal polish uncovers the mirror-finish that was present on your boat’s stainless steel, aluminum and chrome surfaces when it was new.
The secret to Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish lies in its abrasive technology. The advanced abrasive in Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish removes oxidation and staining without dulling the finish. While it’s technically considered a medium-cut metal polish, Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish finishes more like an ultra fine metal polish, eliminating the need to follow up with a second step.
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Working the polish in using a Wolfgang Finger Pocket.
Marine 31 Stainless Steel Liquid Polish is a breeze to wipe off.
Check out how black the finger pocket is!
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