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Triple Shine
08-06-2013, 11:51 PM
Okay all,

I finally tackled a 24' Baja with the Hydro Tech pads, Meg's Oxidation Remover and the PC DA. I was concerned I wouldn't have enough power with the DA and that I should be getting a rotary....I'm thinking it would have sped things up a little...not sure. I think you could get the same or better results faster just due to the rotary's power.

It wasn't terrible...inside was a bit dirty as was the engine bay. It needed a good polish.
Here's the pics....

20479. Before

20480 test spot after tape removed

20481 results after polish

20482 more reflections

20483 interior

20484 engine after cleaning

20485 After

Shtexas
08-07-2013, 12:00 AM
A rotary would speed the process up quite a bit. It would let you tackle boats that are more oxidized than that too. The boat looks really good. It cleaned up nicely.
For boats in that condition with your DA try the new lakecountry thin foam wool pads:
5 1/2 Inch Thin Foamed Wool Pad (2-Pack) (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-58-1255b.html)
Gelcoat really likes wool. It's much easier to clean them as you go too. The foam wool finishes out awesome. I'm using them tomorrow, I'll post up some pictures.

Triple Shine
08-07-2013, 12:20 AM
Thanks! I'd love to try that...and can't wait for pics!

primo spaghetti
08-07-2013, 05:30 AM
looks good

Mike Phillips
08-07-2013, 06:20 AM
We just did a 24' Baja here at Autogeek about a month ago, came out nice, seems to be a well made boat.

Here's what a picture looks like inserted, I placed this in your free gallery here on AGO...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/Triple_Shine_Boat_Detail.jpg






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Triple Shine
08-07-2013, 07:51 AM
Thanks Mike!

I enjoyed doing it and looks like I just landed another boat job. 20' Mariah that's oxidized etc...
I'm gonna hit this job with a rotary....wool pads....which ones though?

agarabaghi
08-07-2013, 08:06 AM
lol that boat was clean to start with...wait till you see what im about to work with this weekend. I will be surprised if anything i own can touch the condition of the hull =P