Donnie I got the buffer

[twanger]

I picked up the buffer from harbour freight. 29.99 blow molded case, foam pad, cloth cover, sanding pad. Looks great. Also in the package were two 1/4" square cubes attached to 2" of wire and terminated with spade lugs.

What in the heck are these for?

Could you go over the speed settings you use after wet sand?

Thanks
Craig

[Marine Clean]

Hey Craig,

It's a nice package. We use the crud out of ours. Just ignore all of the extra chit they put in the case. You just need the backing plate and a wool pad. Don't use the one they include, but use either mine or a twisted wool from an auto parts store.

When buffing, I run a small line of Ox Remover in a 1-2 ft section. Start the buffer on 12 which is 1200 for the first go around. I then come back and reapply the same way and set the buffer at 25 which is 2500. Don't apply the Ox Remover directly to the pad. Apply a thin line on the boat. Start slow to work it in then turn the speed up to finish going in a sie to side motion.

Let me know if you need anything.

Donnie

[twanger]

Thanks I will try some before and afters

[Batman]

Leverage is a great product. That is all I use. :)

[boatn]

Those "two 1/4" square cubes attached to 2" of wire and terminated with spade lugs" are spare brushes for the electric motor. I have the same buffer and it does a great job for the price

[Marine Clean]

Boatn is correct. Sorry I didn't see that question earlier. :mrgreen:

Have you fired it up yet?

[King High Full Boat]

Donnie,

I've also ordered the buffer you suggested and already have the leverage kit. Used it on a couple things around the house just waiting impatiently to get down and get going on the boat.

So any twisted wool pad will work best for applying the oxidizer?

Do you suggest removing the snaps....anything else?

Should I do the areas around the pinstripe, boat name, MWBP sticker by hand?

Do you use the buffer held flat against the hull in the larger/flatter areas and on edge in the smaller areas?

Sorry for the questions but the last time I buffed anything it was a 1979 Buick Regal and I burned through a couple edges before I figured it out. At the time it was an all on or off buffer no inbetween....so I figure this buffer will help with that a little.

Thanks!

Bruce

[shipshape]

Gelcoat is much easier to buff than clearcoat finishes. The main thing that I found is to keep the buffer pad clean as you go. you can use a pad scraper from an autoparts store or you can use a screwdriver and run it on the pad surface to clean off the buildup of product that you get on the pad.

Also make sure you clean you ride first it is hard to buff boats in the spring because of the pollen.

[Marine Clean]

SS is correct, but you shouldn't have to worry about the pad gumming up as bad. That's why I apply the OR directly to the surface. Everyone always seems to apply too much when applying directly on the pad. Remember, a little bit goes a long way.....You'll see once you get started.

You can pick up a Wool Pad from AutoZone, ORielly's, Napa, etc...It will shed a bit when you first get started, but won't continue after you've been at it for awhile.

No need to remove the snaps. That's why I use Wool. Snaps will eat a foam pad in seconds. :mrgreen:

Do any pinstriping, stickers, etc...quickly. You can go over them at a lower speed with no pressure, but don't sit on them or they'll bleed or possibly start to peel. I usually go over them at about 1800 and do it in one motion.

You are correct on how to hold the Buffer. I go flat on the Hull sides and at an angle on corners, slants, etc...

You've read my 'How I use Leverage' thread? I always ask just to make sure.

Let me know if you need anything.

[King High Full Boat]

Read it....HE!!, I printed it!

Thanks for the advice SS and LM!

[Money Shot]

I was thinking of ordering the same buffer to polish my pontoon.....I just did the acid/flouride wash and now they need some bling.

[Marine Clean]

That buffer is the bomb.

Years and years of use and they've never missed a lick.......except in Miami last month when the Forklift Driver ran over one...[smilie=106.gif]

Looked like a pancake.

[King High Full Boat]

HUH??? It won't stand up to a little fork truck?

I just got mine in the mail Sat.....looks like I'm gonna have to return it now!

I'll let you know how everything works when I get to buffing the boat out. Donnie, Thanks Again for all your help!

[36Tango]

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to cleaning just about anything, but I bought one of those Leverage kits last year and it is the chit!

[hotfordboat]

I'm pretty lazy when it comes to cleaning just about anything, but I bought one of those Leverage kits last year and it is the chit!

I hear Your Excersion wiil agree with that :roll: [smilie=crazy]