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    Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    I have an older Porter Cable that works fine on a car but my father just purchased a nicer boat and wants me to detail it. Will a Porter Cable cut the mustard....or the grime...on a gel coated boat? If so, what pads and compounds am I going to require?

    Thanks all. Sorry for it being short but gotta get the two little ones to bed. Thanks again.

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Quote Originally Posted by mrgto View Post
    I have an older Porter Cable that works fine on a car but my father just purchased a nicer boat and wants me to detail it. Will a Porter Cable cut the mustard....or the grime...on a gel coated boat? If so, what pads and compounds am I going to require?

    Thanks all. Sorry for it being short but gotta get the two little ones to bed. Thanks again.
    Use a purple foam wool pad on your PC. Check out Marine 31 on AG store.

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Or try the Meg's microfiber cutting pads.

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Get the Lake Country Thin Foamed Wool Pads
    5 1/2 Inch Thin Foamed Wool Pad (2-Pack)

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Can you post the before and after shots? I have a toy hauler and im looking to do the same process

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Do not use around water without a G.F.I. outlet.

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    You can use the PC on Gel Coat but chances are the Gel Coat will just shrug it off with not much gain on your end.

    You will be better suited with a FLEX 3401 or a rotary polisher. That is unless the boat is brand new and you are going to maintain it from day one.

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Quote Originally Posted by wing commander View Post
    Do not use around water without a G.F.I. outlet.
    Yea, because I detail boats in the water......lol.....

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Quote Originally Posted by mrgto View Post
    Yea, because I detail boats in the water......lol.....
    He probably meant if your wet sanding with the PC.

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    Re: Quick question....can I use a Porter Cable on a boat?

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    He probably meant if your wet sanding with the PC.
    I'm pretty sure he meant in case you and the polisher accidentally fall in the ocean/lake while polishing. Funny, but seriously, but still funny. Lol.

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