Any good you tube videos on Compounding, Polishing and waxing the hull?

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One of my frustrations is researching good information on a topic, storing it and then finding the web pages are no longer available. So I am wanting to refresh technique ideas by seeing some good you tube lessons on compounding and polishing. Any recommendations? My favourite old post was by Laika in 2013 with a great contribution by Marine Reflections ((the thread was called "Compunding and Polishing Help".....note the spelling! I've also studied Concerto's presentations on his Fulmar. But now it is You tube video I am after. This is the year my old Westerly is getting the treatment!
 
You may want to consider ceramic rather than waxing.
I did it last year after getting the topsides to a high gloss and was impressed at the time and, more importantly, also after it had been hauled out at the end of the season and all through the winter. She is not mine anymore but IMHO it wouldn't need any attention at all for the current season.
 
Thanks both. In particular thanks for the Boatworks link alahol2, exactly the kind of thing I was after. I've seen his stuff before and he's excellent. Regarding choice of materials I have already invested in Farecla (it was supposed to be my Christmas present but after buying it myself she said it was too boring to wrap up :) so we shall see how I get on.
I've looked at stuff by "Drakes Detailing" eg
His style might be not to everyone's liking but he talks sense. Found him when studying how to clean (refresh) the wool pad. Do I need a "pad spur" or will a stick do?
 
Dave, doing the hull is the easiest bit to do. I presume your gel coat has become creamy in colour. Start with the transom. Try lightly sanding with 600 grit wet. Sand until the gel coat becomes white, then use coarse compound to a shine, then use fine compound to a high shine. This will get you used to using your tools and materials. Once you are happy with the finished transom, you can start one of the topsides. Finish it completely before starting the other side.

If you are intending to do the deck gel coat, then allow 3 to 4 times the time compared to doing the hull. All the narrow strips and all the curves is far more difficult.

The only other advice is to make sure all cracks and chips are ground out to clean them and filled with Teroson Gel Coat Filler. This filler is an almost perfect match to the original colour of the gel coat.

If you have any questions I will always try to respond quickly, but I am currently working on Concerto to get her ready for leaving on about the 27th to start my Round Britian Trip. Then there may be a slight delay in reply as I will only come on line most evenings.
 
Thanks Concerto. I ought to do the deck gel coat but sadly there's the deadline of "I want to launch" as soon as...... The boat is just over an hour away. This winter I hadn't planned to refurbish the windows and that has taken all my focus, but mid May is when I want to be in the water. This exercise is to master the compound, polish wax process. I've had my silverline polisher probably 5 years but I've never allowed enough time to be satisfied with my results. If I get the hull looking good I'll be happy. I've constructed two heavy stands (horses?) for my scaffold type planks so I have a decent platform to work from.
PS I should add good luck with your Round Britain trip....jealous!
 
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I searched 'Farecla' and this was the most recent thread featuring the name. I just have a quick query...

I bought some of their polishing compound early in 2016 when the Osprey was in the shed. Now I have a disc and velcro wool mops so I can polish the hull with the drill, without mains power. Question is, will there be anything wrong with six-year-old polishing compound? If I remember, it wasn't cheap.
 
dancrane said:
I searched 'Farecla' and this was the most recent thread featuring the name. I just have a quick query...
I bought some of their polishing compound early in 2016 when the Osprey was in the shed. Now I have a disc and velcro wool mops so I can polish the hull with the drill, without mains power. Question is, will there be anything wrong with six-year-old polishing compound? If I remember, it wasn't cheap.
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It should be fine, just make sure you mix/shake it very well if it's been sitting for ages.
Also, make sure you know roughly what 'grit' it is. Some of the Farecla compounds (G3) can be quite aggressive, others (G10) are for finishing.
 
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