When you “rub” in a rubbing compound (or polish it in with a machine), it slowly removes all of that nasty gelcoat oxidation from the surface. It is a specified type of surface that is used in the process of making the shape of . Compounding is the process of removing a fine layer of gelcoat using an abrasive polish , almost like a liquid sandpaper. For dependable from wax or polish , the gelcoat surface must be completely . Using a power buffer to clean and polish your gelcoat is good for you and for your boat.
Making the move from polishing your boat by hand to . Conventional wisdom dictates that gelcoat polishing and waxing . Textured gelcoat can be difficult to polish and remove oxidization. A buffing wheel does not get in all the. Boat Polishing Tip: Oxidation is essentially dead gel coat. Be sure to use an ample amount of polish on your buffer to keep the surface lubricated.
We get asked commonly about reconditioning older gel coat.
Boat owners are concerned about damaging the finish when they polish and wax their boats. Every spring we get tons of calls about buffing and the boat . Time to polish and wax your boat! Continue reading “Polishing gel coat”