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Compounds and polishes

Heavy cut, for chalky oxidation

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3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Heavy Cutting Compound

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For heavily oxidized, chalky gelcoat. Follow it with a finer compound or polish.

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Medium cut, for moderate oxidation

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3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Medium Cutting Compound + Wax

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A medium cut compound for moderate oxidation.

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Shurhold Buff Magic

Not yet tested by us.

A compound for medium to coarse oxidation.

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Finishing polish

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3M Perfect-It Gelcoat Light Cutting Polish + Wax

Not yet tested by us.

A light polish to bring back gloss and remove swirls after compounding.

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How to use them

See our oxidation guide. Gelcoat is thin, so stop if the color starts to look see-through.

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Timmy Mohar

Timmy Mohar, Nautical Glow Marine

I run a boat detailing business in Southwest Florida and on the North Coast of Ohio. I have spent every year of my life around boats and taking care of them. About this site