Buff Magic/ Pro Polish procedure

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milan210

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Hi all-

Last year I read some really good posts about application procedures and what not but I cant find those posts anymore. I'm looking to BM/PP my boat this weekend and Im getting conflicting info from the current posts I'm reading (i.e. wool pad vs foam pad, using BM sparingly vs glopping it on...)

Can you guys with with experience list the steps again? What RPM to set the DA to, what pad to use, how long to wait for PP to "dry", etc.

Much appreciated!
 
My post has nothing to do with your question, although since I have both Buff Magic and Pro Polish to put on, I am interested in the response.

But,,,, I have to tell you, office mates are wondering what kind of work I am doing that causes one to burst out laughing.

"how long to wait for PP to "dry"

Man, that just hit me the wrong way. :-), I am still splitting a gut. I guess to answer your question, it depends on how much PP and how hot it is, direct sun or shade.

Sorry, I know you came looking for a serious answer, and I am sure other will provide it for both of us.

Have a great day.
 
I had an email exchange with the President of the company.

The procedure is:

Wash the Boat
Let it dry
Put on Buff magic with a damp cloth in 3x3 foot squares
Use a wool pad (available from Boatfix)
Set Polisher to 2,000 to 2,500 rpm
Buff Boat use either a spur tool or tongue depressor to clean pad.
Wipe with clean cloth
Put on Pro Polish, again small sections
Dries quick.
Polish with ProPad same speed. (available from Boatfix) or hand buff
Touch up with clean cloth.
 
Does anybody have an idea of how much coverage area you get from the 22oz/16oz container of Buff Magic and Pro polish? Basically do I need more than one container to cover the top side of our 36' Carver Mariner?

Thanks in advance for your help.

max
 
No. One can will be plenty. Less is best.

I have a 40' Cruisers and I use maybe 1-1/4 cans for the whole boat
 
thanks for the reply PSUGAR. Did the prez mention anything about applying BM sparingly or applying as a decent coat? Is the BM to dry before you put the wool pad to it or do you begin working on it right away? thanks
 
Don't let the Buff Magic dry. I apply it with a foam wax applicator like I would wax. THen I go over the area with the rotary buffer until It's almost gone. Then wipe with a terry cloth. Let the Pro Polish dry completely before you take it off. It has to "bond" to the gel coat.With Pro Polish, I apply it to the entire side of the hull before I start to remove it. I do Buff Magic in 3 foot sections.
 
Greg is right about not letting the buff magic dry, and you can do a side with the pro polish because it does have to dry. We didn't talk about using it sparingly but you don't need anymore than a film over the gelcoat. You don't want to goop it on because then you'd have to wash it off, he said you didn't have to wash between Buff Magic and Pro Polish just wipe with a rag.
 
One can of BM did my entire boat, or would have if I didn't use some as metal polish. I used 14 bottle or less of PP to do below my rub rail. (probably less) I did find that less is more for both products. I'm still learning but the BM seemed to work better if yuo spread it out as lightly as possible but still coveirng.

The results were good. It took me about three hours to BM the hull sides and about 1.5 hours for PP. I did the polish completely by hand. That includes a good amount of ladder time at the bow.
 
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