Polishing gel coat

Gel coat is thicker and. Textured gelcoat can be difficult to polish and remove oxidization. A buffing wheel does not get in all the.

The first step in any gelcoat restoration job is removing that layer of oxidation standing between you and a good shine. You can use a household electric drill with a retrofit buffing pad if yours is a small project, but if you . For dependable from wax or polish , the gelcoat surface must be completely free of oil and grease.

Detergents often fail to fully remove these contaminants from porous gelcoat. Wipe the entire surface with a rag soaked in MEK (preferred) or acetone, turning the rag often and replacing it when you run out of clean . Compounding is the process of removing a fine layer of gelcoat using an abrasive polish , almost like a liquid sandpaper. Most important is the right choice of polisher. It must be a variable spee rotary type (grinders are far too fast) so avoid the cheap car buffers which are . 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 doing it mechanically may be intimidating. Just like eating dinner with dirty hands, you should never apply a boat wax or boat sealant without first polishing your boat. Another resource is WEST SYSTEMS How-to DVD.

If you have any surface scrapes or gouges that need repair, check our Advisor “Do-it Yourself: Gelcoat Repairs” which includes an instructive video that covers gelcoat restoration, scratch repair, and polishing and waxing techniques. Is this really a good idea? We get asked commonly about reconditioning older gel coat. Boat owners are concerned about damaging the finish when they polish and wax their boats. This article will cover the basics of polishing and waxing sun damaged gel coat beyond the limits of hand polishing that the owner can readily perform.

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With years of experience dealing with the effectsof UV and the damage caused to high value surfaces, we. You can use either carnauba wax (for the brightest shine) or fiberglass polish (for a longer-lasting shine) for this step. Both provide an excellent finish, though neither provides as protective a barrier as that paste wax does.