[C320-list] Hull cleaning and waxing tips

[Paul Rickman]

One more thing, I agree that electric buffers and wax really don't work
all that well, certainly not with the Fleet Wax. I do use a rag for that.

On the micro-finishing compound, my son does a trick on the pad with
a screw driver that cleans it. I personally have only watched the
miracle unfold.


 



________________________________
From: Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 2:36:50 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Hull cleaning and waxing tips

Hi Mike,

This is what works for me. Wash the entire boat with Simple Green -- should take 

off the 

oxidation and any old wax. Using a rag put on 3M Imperial Micro-finishing 
Compound
Liquid. Using an electric buffer, Buff it until it is all gone, should bring up 
the shine. 

3M Part NR 051131-06011 A Quart Bottle. This is a very very fine compounding 
agent.

I then use Collinite #870, Special Heavy Duty Fleet Wax -- recommended for cars, 

boats 

and planes. Two coats if you have time.

I'd skip the Acetone wipe.

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina
Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

 



________________________________
From: Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com>
To: Catalina 320 Association <C320-list at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 10:32:46 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Hull cleaning and waxing tips

Hello all,
I'm looking to do a full hull cleaning and waxing, and by the look of the 
gelcoat it hasn't been done in a quite a while.  I'm thinking of a full wash, 
then acetone wipe down, followed by rubbing compound and then wax.   I'll use a 
electric buffer, but it still this sounds like a big job.  Just writing this is 
making me feel tried already.
Any tips or tricks would be appreciated, also any recommendations for wax and 
rubbing compound.
Mike Ott
'Amanda Lu'
#508