3M Perfect It Compound and polishing Kit

[Rob B]

I use this three step process for restoring the shine on gel coat. If the gel coat is really oxidize I'll use 3M Super Duty Rubbing Compound, #05954. Follow that up with a good coat of wax either Collinite Paste Fleetwax #885, 3M Marine Ultra Performance Paste Wax or a wax of your choice. You can buy most of these products at your local Auto Parts store or here: http://www.premiumboatcare.com/

6085 x 1 Quart​

6064 x 1 Quart
6068 x 1 Quart
5723 x 1 Foam Pad
5725 x 1 Foam Pad
5733 x 1 Foam Pad

6085 is 3M's best performing rubbing compound. Fast cutting and fine finish. Effectively removes P1200 grade and finer sand scratches. Easy cleanup.​

6064 Quickly and effectively removes compound swirl marks and produces an outstanding finish. Good handling, easy cleanup.​

6068 Produces a swirl free finish even on black vehicles. Quickly and effectively removes fine machine polish swirls. Outstanding finish.​

5723 Single Sided Foam Compounding Pad used to refine P1200 or finer sand scratches. Flat back design​

5725 Single Sided Black Foam Polishing Pad used to remove compound swirl marks and fine paint surface defects.​

5733 Foam pad eliminates swirl marks on painted surfaces, even on difficult dark colored cars finishing step after swirl mark remover.​

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[SippyRat]

Thanks for the info Rob B. Could you add what tool you use and at what RPM you run for each step?

 

[RNGRDVE]

I just ordered a quart of each for helmich. I forgot to see if he needed pads.

 

[Rob B]

I bought an inexpensive buffer from Northern Tools that works pretty good. But I'm thinking of getting this one to try: http://www.jamestowndistributors.co...9499&familyName=Shurhold+Dual+Action+Polisher I normally follow the recommended rpm's listed on each bottle.

 

[Rob B]

Here's close up shots of my Ranger after buffing and polishing. I only did step two and three.

 

[Matts94z28]

1998ta_1991rs and I use the 3m perfect it system on automobiles for our mobile detailing company. Good stuff.

 

[markmercnut]

I'll second the 3M kit, pricey but well worth it. I have a 2100 Pulsare Bowrider where the white top gelcoat was yellowed around the tonneau cover where exposed to the sun. Did not need to use the scrubbing/rubbing compound but the other 2 products and pads brought back all the original luster. Also did a 201 Stratos Ski OB black and Silver flake like the Ranger, the black hull came out phenomenal, mirror finish, no swirl marks.

 

[merc245]

It’s an old post, but I glad I found my way to 3M products. And it’s another excuse to post a picture of my boat this off season.