what do people use to polish their boats except elbow power

[Snapperscott]

Hi,

Been looking at various tools to buy to avoid the elbow grease required to maintain a polish on a big boat. Stuff Ive seen are makita polisher, shurhold (from USA plenty on youtube).

What's everyone else use?

scott

[tassjo]

hi scott i use a automotive buff with sponge type pads but apply & remove the wax by hand.its the wax that protects not the polish

[Jarrah Jack]

I would like to say the Mrs but its a bridge too far, I'll keep trying.

[Blackened]

G'day

Some light reading for you........... http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/showthread.php?104589-Detailing-HOW-TO&highlight=detailing

Hitachi SP18VA. Nothing else comes close.

Dave

[Steeler]

I would like to say the Mrs but its a bridge too far, I'll keep trying.


Just take it in baby steps, get her use to the mower first.

[ozscott]

I have used that Hitachi for years. Paid for itself. Cheers

[pilchardjones]

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scott - hopefully the photos are self explanatory for what i used...
steve

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[pilchardjones]

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[pilchardjones]

I used 3M rubbing compound 1st - with the 7" variable speed buffer.
then nu-finish polish over the top (by hand) buffed off with a soft cloth.
I had a professional show me how to do it - he did the hull, i did the cabin and topsides.
steve

[PADDLES]

because I'm not a professional and i'm only using it maybe a couple of times a year i just bought a really cheap random orbit buffer from supercheap and it's awesome, hasn't missed a beat in a few years. to be honest though i reckon ya can't beat hand buffing with a cloth nappy or an old towel.

[Cav(J.C.)]

Wash regularly with Chemtec truck wash---the one with the wax in it. Just use a bucket and a broom, or a sponge on a stick. Wash off before it dries. Follow the instructions. Easy.
Cav(J.C.)

[tassjo]

you can keep your truckwash with wax in it.the polish you apply to a surface is to remove slight oxidation & bring out the lusty in the paint.you must apply a coat of wax after polishing to protect it from the elements & the big yellow thing in the sky

[Gon Fishun]

Wash regularly with Chemtec truck wash---the one with the wax in it. Just use a bucket and a broom, or a sponge on a stick. Wash off before it dries. Follow the instructions. Easy.
Cav(J.C.)

Yep, to easy. Boat already polished just needs wash n wax.

[tassjo]

the trick to waxing be it a boat or car is apply wax, section at a time & let dry to a haze,while you are waiting crack open a beer or 2 & enjoy your boat or car,