Cowling Cleaner?

[Ratman]

Hi all,

Does anyone know what product to use to bring my 94 Mercury Cowling back to new. Its not too bad but needs some attention prior to fitting a cover. I've used vehicle cut and polish and only made that area worse. Any ideas appreciated, thanks.
Mick

[Cheech]

Mick,

I had a similar thing with my old merc. Tried cut and polish, but left marks. Then I gave it a try with straight polish (no cut in it). I use teflon added polish on my glass boat. Anyway, the polish worked wonders.

Cheech

[Ratman]

Thanks Cheech I'll give it a go. Mick

[Cheech]

Here is a picture of it now. And it has been about 4 months since I did it. It use to be a matt finish with no shine. I originally thought about repainting it because it was tht bad.

By the way, the polish was Star Brite marine polish with Teflon. Got it at Whitworths.

Cheech

[Ratman]

Your a jet. Thanks for going to all that effort. Mick

[cooky]

good timing for this post. I tried polishing my 2001 merc cowling on the weekend. Meguirs and something else (car) and must admit does leave marks. Was wondering what would be best for looks and protection - I'll try this stuff you've recommended.