RipTide Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 For you folks that have heavily oxidized hulls I STRONGLY recommend, Aqua Blue 100 = $47.30/galhttp://www.fiberlay.com/prod-paintin...F25&startrow=0 Equivalent to 600 grit sandpaper to start & breaks down to a micro polish. Leaves a mirror finish when properly used. Start out slowly until it breaks down to the polish stage and increase the buffer speed to bring out the glow. I personally have used & still use it. Stuff "IS" the bomb at half the price of the rest of the products out on the market. All the boat yards and marinas around our neck of the woods use it. See you all again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I think I may try this next time. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 John, that's a good price. I've tried the Aqua Buff 1000 and bought it locally from Fiberglass Coatings in St. Pete, however it's about $25 more per gallon. I'll check it out the Aqua Blue next time. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/292078662726?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted April 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 I've always used 3M products up until about a 2 years ago. Local Fiberlay rep whom I've known for 20+ years recommended it. Don't over apply the compound, that seems to be most peoples issues with a good product not working properly, that and not keeping their buffing pads cleaned. I use my pads until they start to get clotted up, then remove from buffer and spray out with a hose. Set to the side to dry out and throw a clean pad on the buffer to continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG RYAN Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 What pad did you find works best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Get a couple good quality wool round up pads. For the tight spots I use a Makita variable speed angle drill and 3" wool round up pads. To get the pads squeaky clean I hose them out and then throw them in a bucket of water for a little bit to finish softening up the baked on crust. Remove them from the bucket after a short while, spray with a hose, spin off the excess water and let dry in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Per the instructions on the buckets Aqua Blue 100 Will remove scratches equivalent to W/D 600. Use 100% wool, 4 ply pad for best results. Apply w/ a wet sponge or cloth. (I just use a 3" chip brush but do it in the shade when possible.) Buffer speed - (1750-2400rpm's) If you apply the correct amount of compound (not OD-ing it) you won't need to mist the applied surface. On dark colored hulls I would recommend using a Lambswool pad. Softer and will leave less swirl marks if your not very experienced in operating a buffer. If you do end up with swirl marks, chase it with Aqua Blue 200 using a Lambswool (yellow) pad or a black waffled foam polishing pad. Everything else about the 200 is the same as the 100. White hulls are a lot more forgiving in noticeable swirl marks so the 200 won't really be necessary, unless your OCD, like myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 1 other suggestion. Love bug time is upon us. Their highly acidic and if they take a poo or die on the boat it will eat right through the wax, unless you have 4 or more coats applied. After I buff out I have been applying Nu Finish Once A Year sealant to the surface and then a coat of wax over that. The Nu Finish will protect your gel coat surfaces from becoming stained due the acidic levels of the bug stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 What your seeing is a result from the Aqua Blue 100 and the Nu Finish sealer I mentioned. This hull was BADLY oxidized. In fact, I don't think the original owner whom I purchased the boat from ever had it buffed. Boat is shining like a new vessel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Well done...lots of elbow grease dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 *** John!!! My arms hurt just looking a the pictures, those buffers seem to gain weight as you go along! Very nice results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Gotta Love boats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado213 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Im going to give this a go tomorrow. So just to be clear I use a damp sponge, put some of the Aqua Blue 100 on it and spread it around a section of the hull and then use the buffer until its shiny then wipe it off with a rag or spray it off with water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperado213 Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 Well 6 hours later and she's lookin good. I'll probably do a couple more coats of wax tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 WOW! I'm impressed!! After looking at this I'm going to throw rocks at my boats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 She looks amazing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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