Wax, oxidation, and ripping myself off

Makita rotary with "Buff Magic" hard to beat.
 
As a side note, I love Harbor Freight, don't remember the price on my polisher but cheap and i've used it two years now on my boat and does a great job. I use an oxidizer, followed by Mcguires polish, followed by Collonite fleet wax, I'm very happy witht he finish.
 
I admire your hard work and if you are simply honest, you'll make a ton of money. We have a "kid" around our marina (I think he's 19) that started on one boat but by the time he was done, I think he had about 6 customers, maybe more. He's the son of a local businessman and everyone supported him. In his case, he had the tools and knowledge. However, if someone just had the will and the time, I'm sure you could get some elder gentleman to take you under their wing. Simple wax jobs are simple but when it comes to different degrees of oxidation, you really need someone with experience. I don't think I'd be willing to tackle the wet-sanding jobs just yet.

Good Luck!
 
well guys, FINALLY finished that first job I was talking about on here, if it weren't for all the advice i got from all of you it would have been a nightmare, I got a call the weekend after i finished from the guy, he said it had been a long time since he'd seen his boat shine like that and my and my partner did an amazing job. I also used that new makita to "finesse it" a newer cruisers 4450 and it was amazing the difference it makes, that plus a hand applied coat of wax and man, that thing shines like a star. so again, thank you all so much for your help!
 
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