Recommendation on buffer pads

[Split Decision]

Need to order appropriate buffing pads for my new to me Makita 9227 electric buffer. Since Buff Magic and Pro Polish seems to be a well respected product on BoaterEd, I am planning to try this product this weekend on our 2001 328 Four Winns boat.

Boatfix carries a number of pads. From reading threads, I need white wool pad for Buff Magic and yellow wool pad for the Pro Polish correct?

At worse I have very light oxidation, but I'm guessing one should not use a yellow wool pad to apply Buff Magic and another yellow wool pad for Pro Polish? Probably a dumb question, but thought I would ask since my oxidation is really light and only in a couple small areas.

I see single sided pads and double sided pads. For the Makita buffer would anyone have a BoatFix product number as to the pads they would prefer if using this Makita buffer?

I'd like to order pads and product from Boatfix tomorrow if possible.

Any other tips are appreciated, since this weekend will be a first for Buff Magic, Pro Polish and using the new buffer.

Since my boat is now ten years old, I'm thinking even though my hull shows very well, that Buff Magic is an appropriate choice since some oxidation is likely present even though it is difficult to tell? Just hate to use a more aggressive product than I need to, but Buff Magic in terms of being aggressive is pretty safe, correct. Now I'm rambling.

I appreciated the feedback on the previous electric buffer thread.

Thanks,
Mike.

 

[SLW]

Yes, a white wool pad is appropriate for Buff Magic. The pads require time and effort to clean, so I recommend buying several pads to minimize interruptions and lessen the temptation to work with a dirty pad.

I take the process one more step using 3M's Finesse-It with a yellow pad, but Buff Magic does a great job in the first place, and Finesse-It requires finesse. (risk of burning)

I prefer to apply to apply waxes and polymer polishes by hand. It doesn't take longer than using a machine (in fact, by hand is probably faster for me) and a whole lot less product is wasted by being absorbed in the pad.

 

[Robyns Nest]

This year I switched to the 3M 'Superbuff' double sided pads and am very happy with them. They do not load up easily and are easy to install and flip. My older velcro pad are worn out and this change is working out well. You need to buy the adapter for them.

http://www.boatfix.com/shop5/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11317

http://www.boatfix.com/shop5/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11320

http://www.boatfix.com/shop5/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11318

http://www.boatfix.com/shop5/store/viewItem.asp?idProduct=11321

 

[Michael Clemensen]

Been using 3M’s pads for years, seem to hold up quite well. Looking at the above post, 3M has changed some of their names and part numbers since my last order from BoatFix.

 

[Carvervirgin]

YouTube has a few videos by Shurhold, the makers of buff magic and pro polish. The steps are well laid out .

 

[nwaring]

I have had great success with 7” Lake Country Kompressor White Polishing Foam Pad, IMO the pad you use with the buff magic will be the key to your success. I just use white terry cloth towels to remove the Pro Polish or RejeX. This year I did follow up the ReJeX with a 10” orbital using a polishing bonnet. It’s been my experience that the microfiber bonnets don’t work too well with the polishes
This is a 25 year old hull…

Good luck
Niles

 

[flightconn]

I went out to my 22 year old, never been polished boat today armed with my new Makita 9227, 3M white and yellow pads and 2 cans of Buff Magic. After about 4 hours I am 1/3 done with the hull but very happy with the results. However, the 3M pads continually flip off the buffer, which means climbing down and back up the ladder. The Makita pad never came off, but did load up quickly. Do I need a different wheel to mount the 3M pad other than the one that came with the Makita. I saw an adapter on an earlier post on this thread but not sure how it works - does it hold a 3M velcor wheel?

Thanks,

Mike