Polishing Topsides

[seamanstain]

Hello!
I have to clean two boats this year and I am trying to get some advice over the best way to clean them. I am mainly concerned about the topsides and the smooth bits of fibreglass on the decks.

The first boat is 2-3 years old and doesnt' show any signs of oxidationk, but I would like to get it 'sparkling' again for the summer. What would be the best thing to do/use on the topsides and decks. I have an electric buffer thing.

The second boat must be 20 years old and the topsides are faded and looking oxidised. Again, I would like to make them shiny and look as 'new' as possible. Its not painted, the gelcoat is a 'mustard' colour. I think I will need some kind of 'rubbing compound'?

Thanks for all you help!
Ian

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[FullCircle]

Ian,
there is a current thread running on this subject, and if you do a search, you will find an abundance of other recent threads on the same subject.....

Jim

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[Heckler]

3m restorer cleaner with wax and the polisher, then use the 3m wax, expensive but it works
stu

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[Dave1258]

See my post over on MoBo.. used a machine today with spectacular results!
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