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Old 04-01-2015, 10:22 AM   #4
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Default Re: Newbie Here - Quick Q

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awesome - thanks so much for the advice. You know, I had a feeling that when I bought the Porter Cable last year, that I should've just opted for the Flex. That said, I got a great shine using the Porter Cable.


Even the "professional" detailers in the yard were impressed!
That's cool!



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I have to consider whether to upgrade.

I'm thinking with the right pads (and of course the right polish/wax), I should be able to get pretty damn good results.
The thin Meguiar's foam pads will rotate best since they have the least mass. This is key when using a tool like the PC. Big thick pads bog these types of tools down.

Gel-coat tends to like more aggressive pads for any compounding and polishing. We also carry thin Purple Foamed Wool Pads that cut pretty good but I'm thinking the Meguiar's maroon pads will work best for what you want to do.

See the PFW's in this thread,


Pictures: 16' Key Largo Center Console Boat Detailing Class with Marine 31







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Oh and yes! That's my boat - great pic find. Great first boat!

I just Google images and keep a folder on this forum for "Misc Boat Pictures".

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