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09-07-2006, 01:51 PM
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which polish is best?????
The sun has faded my boat quite a lot.......
any ideas on which polish is best to restore it to its former glory????
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09-07-2006, 02:21 PM
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Re: which polish is best?????
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Originally posted by GINGERBOYZ
The sun has faded my boat quite a lot.......
any ideas on which polish is best to restore it to its former glory????
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personally i would use Farecla G3 fine grade rubbing compound followed by an original SIMONIZ car wax.
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09-07-2006, 08:55 PM
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Re: Re: which polish is best?????
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Originally posted by Gav
G3 fine grade rubbing compound
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we got some of that !
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09-07-2006, 10:20 PM
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Your boat needs more than just compound.
Those deeply faded areas need blocking back with 1200, then 1500 wet n dry, then mopping, then Simonizing, but you already know that, coz we spoke about it in Cowes last year.
('Simoniz Original' no longer manufactured, so you'd better search around a few motor factors to find some)
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09-07-2006, 10:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jon Fuller
('Simoniz Original' no longer manufactured,
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are you 100% sure about this Jon? its the only wax that allows you to successfully PVA onto....
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09-07-2006, 10:31 PM
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cheers. gonna try the Farecla G3, just bought some from ebay. will try and get hold of simoniz. if it doesn't look any better, will have a go at wet and dry. just being lazy really. see you at cowes, hopefully with a shiny boat!!!
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09-07-2006, 10:31 PM
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numbskull
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gav
are you 100% sure about this Jon? its the only wax that allows you to successfully PVA onto....
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Yeah, I've just bought ten tins, and am looking for more.
The last of the NON feckin synthetic 'load of old bollix' wipe on-wipe off, minute wax's
R.I.P. Simoniz 'Original'
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09-07-2006, 10:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by GINGERBOYZ
will try and get hold of simoniz. if it doesn't look any better, will have a go at wet and dry.
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It will look better, in the short term, just won't last.
Get rid of the top couple of thou of oxidized gell, get it shiney & waxed and it'll look good for ages, and be easy to clean.
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09-07-2006, 10:37 PM
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can you look at this on ebay? is this what we are looking for?
item number 8077312240.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SIMONIZ-ORIGIN...QQcmdZViewItem
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09-07-2006, 10:38 PM
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that's the stuff, but that's a bit steep!
if you buy 4 or 5 tins, expect to pay about 4 quid a tin.
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09-07-2006, 10:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Jon Fuller
Yeah, I've just bought ten tins, and am looking for more.
'Original'
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i'll pm you a place where ya can get some more, or i could order it for you with trade%...
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09-07-2006, 10:41 PM
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brilliant, will look around for it a bit cheaper. just wanna get boat shiny for cowes, will probably rub it down properly when we have more time. thanks for the advice.
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09-07-2006, 10:42 PM
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gav, can you forward me the details to get some?
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09-07-2006, 11:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by GINGERBOYZ
gav, can you forward me the details to get some?
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i'll order a box tomorrow, pm me your address and i will post you one @ cost+p&p
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10-07-2006, 07:58 AM
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What ever polish you decide on, always mix it with a large quantity of "Elbow Polish" to ensure a long lasting shine.
Always works for me.
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