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Old 09-03-2011, 20:27   #16
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Re: Compounding and Waxing Topsides

We used Meguiar's 1 and 2 last year. I did the hull and my partner did the topsides by hand...old school method!

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Third and final polish and sealing coat:



The gelcoat is original and the boat is 38 years old this year.
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Old 09-03-2011, 21:18   #17
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Re: Compounding and Waxing Topsides

Carbubba, isn't that a wax some cracker invented to polish his pick-em-up. Personally, I'd rather use Carnauba Wax. Works super and long lasting.
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Old 16-03-2011, 18:18   #19
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Yep. Our car waxes also based on the Carnauba thing.

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