Removing Oxidation

intimidator3 · 05-02-2008, 08:37 PM

What is the best stuff to use to remove oxidation. It is just moderate but i want to try to get the glossy look back. The hull is great but the top deck does not look glossy any more. Any help would be great. Thanks.

OC Local · 05-02-2008, 09:00 PM

Try 3M Finess-It with a high speed buffer/wool pad. It's a light compound and does not wear down the gel coat like rubbing compound will.

gradyfish265 · 05-02-2008, 09:31 PM

First use Collinite hull cleaner, then use the 3-M finesse-It II to get the best results. The collinite will remove any dirty and clean the hull and get ride of much of the oxidation, and the finesse-It II will remove swirls and embedded oxidation and really bring out the shine in the gelcoat. After, use a good wax to keep it shining and clean, I know many like 3-M waxes but I am a fan of a good hard carnaba wax, I've been using 4 Seasons Tree Wax for years with excellent results.

Dads Dream · 05-02-2008, 11:04 PM

*Yes, the 3M products are nice, if you can get inside a better marine store....you will find several grades for treating oxidation- hmmm, can't see the labels now as I think.....but like OC & Grady said....check out the 3M brands- not sure what color your hull is....but be careful if you decide to use a power buffer if you have colored hull- you can burn perma-swirls on the darker hulls- change & clean the buffing wool often

Like Grady said......Trewax (look for an orange & turquoise colored wax tin container.....) I SWEAR BY TREWAX- 1 coat each year in spring; also do my truck with it

intimidator3 · 05-02-2008, 11:20 PM

Thanks for the advice i am going to the boat tomorrow and will get the 3M products you mentioned.

05-02-2008, 08:37 PM	#1
intimidator3 Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 Credits: 1,214.2	Removing Oxidation What is the best stuff to use to remove oxidation. It is just moderate but i want to try to get the glossy look back. The hull is great but the top deck does not look glossy any more. Any help would be great. Thanks.

05-02-2008, 09:31 PM	#3
gradyfish265 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 322 Credits: 1,414.6 Boat: Grady White 265 Express Home Port: Port Monmouth Occupation: Naval Architect	First use Collinite hull cleaner, then use the 3-M finesse-It II to get the best results. The collinite will remove any dirty and clean the hull and get ride of much of the oxidation, and the finesse-It II will remove swirls and embedded oxidation and really bring out the shine in the gelcoat. After, use a good wax to keep it shining and clean, I know many like 3-M waxes but I am a fan of a good hard carnaba wax, I've been using 4 Seasons Tree Wax for years with excellent results. __________________ 2002 Grady White 265 Express 1989 Grady White 22 Seafarer FOR SALE!!!

05-02-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
Dads Dream Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 421 Credits: 1,962.7 Boat: Sea Pro 22 Home Port: Eliot, Maine Best Catch: Ummm, yes, we lost him....after 10 hrs, 5 min- Oct 5, 2008~ it was worth the battle Occupation: 9-5, at a desk	Yes, the 3M products are nice, if you can get inside a better marine store....you will find several grades for treating oxidation- hmmm, can't see the labels now as I think.....but like OC & Grady said....check out the 3M brands- not sure what color your hull is....but be careful if you decide to use a power buffer if you have colored hull- you can burn perma-swirls on the darker hulls- change & clean the buffing wool often Like Grady said......Trewax (look for an orange & turquoise colored wax tin container.....) I SWEAR BY TREWAX- 1 coat each year in spring; also do my truck with it __________________ Capt Rich*

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05-02-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
OC Local I caught a fish once :) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: OC Maryland Posts: 50 Credits: 1,320.8 Occupation: Director Quality Assurance	Try 3M Finess-It with a high speed buffer/wool pad. It's a light compound and does not wear down the gel coat like rubbing compound will.

05-02-2008, 11:20 PM	#5
intimidator3 Pit Monkey First Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24 Credits: 1,214.2	Thanks for the advice i am going to the boat tomorrow and will get the 3M products you mentioned.