VTSeaRay
Active Member
- Feb 19, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 2007 210 Select w/5.0L 260HP MPI Mercruiser Alpha 1
- Engines
- 8 cyl 5.0 Merc mpi, w/alpha 1 with 19" prop, with the speedo hole on the leading edge just above it
Ok, so the temps are warming up, the ice is starting to thaw, and I'm ready to get the boat ready for the lake. At the end of last season, I noticed a slight amount of chalking on the top deck near where my dock covers don't cover. Last year was the first year I've had the boat out in the sun all season. I was also remiss last summer and only gave it one good waxing (using zaino - zainobrothers.com - zaino 2 - that I've used for 15+ years on boats/vehicles, etc.) I usually do one beginnig and end of season, this time, just beginning. I also got two slight scratches on one side where we came into a dock that had hardware exposed last summer and it scratched it in the waves after we pulled up alongside. (I'll see if I can get some pics of this - but it's just deep enough to feel it with my thumbnail over it)
So, what to do and how to do it? I've got a porter cable rotary buffer 7624 I think is the model, and a few orange/black/white pads if I recall. I'm not sure which is softer/more aggressive, so, looking for some guidance. I've got Meguiaers #45 and some Finesse it II in my detailing tub. I'll probably cover it at the end with Zaino 2 again. Incredible stuff, check out their page. and testimonials.
So, recommendations on how to tackle this (Todd, Jeremy?), should I buy new pads, if so, what/where, and recommended procedure to go after it if possible.
Thanks,
VtSeaRay
So, what to do and how to do it? I've got a porter cable rotary buffer 7624 I think is the model, and a few orange/black/white pads if I recall. I'm not sure which is softer/more aggressive, so, looking for some guidance. I've got Meguiaers #45 and some Finesse it II in my detailing tub. I'll probably cover it at the end with Zaino 2 again. Incredible stuff, check out their page. and testimonials.
So, recommendations on how to tackle this (Todd, Jeremy?), should I buy new pads, if so, what/where, and recommended procedure to go after it if possible.
Thanks,
VtSeaRay
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