Gel Coat Restoration

Excalibur · 05-16-2005, 11:28 AM

Hey that sounds like a great short cut. What is the ratio you use to dilute the 3M compound. Also do you use a regular orbital car buffer? Thanks for the insite.

BroadHopper · 05-16-2005, 11:48 AM

I just dilute it enough so that I can spread it with a paint brush.
I use a regular car orbital buffer. But make sure you use a 'cutting' pad rather than the normal buffing pad. If the cutting pad gets clogged I just run a screwdriver through the pad and 'fluff it' up.
Good luck in your detailing.

BTW. Did anyone use 'Australian Timber oil' by Cabot Stain on teak platforms and decks? I like to try it but need opinons.

05-16-2005, 11:48 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,576 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Shortcut I just dilute it enough so that I can spread it with a paint brush. I use a regular car orbital buffer. But make sure you use a 'cutting' pad rather than the normal buffing pad. If the cutting pad gets clogged I just run a screwdriver through the pad and 'fluff it' up. Good luck in your detailing. BTW. Did anyone use 'Australian Timber oil' by Cabot Stain on teak platforms and decks? I like to try it but need opinons. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-16-2005, 11:28 AM	#1
Excalibur Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Gilford,NH is where I would like to be and Southborough, MA is where I have to be Posts: 88 Thanks: 14 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts	Hey that sounds like a great short cut. What is the ratio you use to dilute the 3M compound. Also do you use a regular orbital car buffer? Thanks for the insite.