30 year old boat oxidation.

**Dieselgeek** · 05-30-2013, 08:24 PM

Hey all,

I have a 1983 Sea Ray that has NEVER been wax/polished... I have read various threads/watched youtube videos, so I know what I'm up against, but I also know the reward is worth it. I have a Dewalt Rotary, and am wondering what my best compound will be start with, then polish, wax, etc...

I will be ordering soon, so looking for advice please! I will need to order wool pads, foam pads as well.

Thanks in advance! I'll post before/after pics.

**VP Mark** · 05-30-2013, 08:29 PM

Go aggressive. Megs M105 at the minimum. Clean your pads a lot. Boats react really well to almost any polish in my experience.

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**Chris@AutoCleanse** · 05-30-2013, 08:30 PM

Don't know much about boats, but there is a new Marine 31 forum that started when autogeek launched the Marine 31 lineup. Might want to check it out.

**SuperiorAutoLLC** · 05-30-2013, 08:54 PM

Definitely check out the Marine 31 line; they have very heavy cut compounds that will help you achieve awesome results.

You will also need some wool pads, a pad spur, and, to make your life a whole lot easier, a Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer to clean you pads as you work.

Here's a thread and some photos of a boat I worked on: 21' "Calusa" Boat Oxidation Removal - Complete Makeover!! LOTS OF PICS!!

**Dieselgeek** · 05-30-2013, 10:09 PM

Thanks for the advice guys, I will check them out.

**BillE** · 05-31-2013, 07:42 AM

After 30 years, I'd be looking at Meguiar's Power Cut (M-91) as a start.

This is NOT the least aggressive method, but WOW, 30 years...I hate to think what it looks like.

Bill

**Anthony@zerboautoworks** · 05-31-2013, 08:15 AM

The cleaner wax from marine 31 didn't not work in my case. I used 3M compound/wax for marine, here are the results:

Mike Phillips · 05-31-2013, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Dieselgeek

Hey all,

I have a 1983 Sea Ray that has NEVER been wax/polished... I have read various threads/watched youtube videos, so I know what I'm up against, but I also know the reward is worth it. I have a Dewalt Rotary, and am wondering what my best compound will be start with, then polish, wax, etc...

I will be ordering soon, so looking for advice please! I will need to order wool pads, foam pads as well.

Thanks in advance! I'll post before/after pics.

Be sure to get good before pictures...

The power in the after shots is created in the before shots

**RTexasF** · 05-31-2013, 08:38 AM

What was said was that the cleaner wax did not work. Obviously compound was needed on that hull. You crap on the entire line due to someone using the least abrasive method first then stepping up? Oh, and you've never used Marine 31 yet recommend competitive products? I am amazed......

**Mastercraft241** · 05-31-2013, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by RTexasF

What was said was that the cleaner wax did not work. Obviously compound was needed on that hull. You crap on the entire line due to someone using the least abrasive method first then stepping up? Oh, and you've never used Marine 31 yet recommend competitive products? I am amazed......

I am equally amazed..... who crapped on the line? I stated my opinion "I personally wouldnt try marine 31.... seems like its in its infitile state." As seen here. I've been detailing boats for 8 years and these products have worked every single time. In my experience, new products often have flaws and have not been tweeked. That is my opinion. Thanks have a nice day.