User Guide

7
Time, weather, sun and salt
all take their toll on a
boat’s surface. Despite your
best efforts, your boat’s
“new look” finish will
eventually fade.
Fortunately, there are a
variety of 3M products
available to restore a boat’s
finish, depending on the
amount of oxidation that
has occurred.
The best way to remove
oxidation and restore shine
is to “buff-out” your boat.
Done correctly, and with
the right compounds,
glazes and waxes, you’ll
bring the life back to your
boat’s appearance.
Removing
Heavy Oxidation
3M™ Marine Rubbing
Compound is extremely
aggressive and will cut
through the worst oxida-
tion. Apply with a 3M™
Marine Superbuff™ Pad for
professional results. Do not
leave the buffing pad in
one spot for too long, or
you may damage the paint
or gelcoat.
Marine rubbing com-
pound clings to paint and
gelcoat surfaces so the buff-
ing action can do its job.
The unique compound
remains wet on the surface,
yet there is little or no
mess. Before beginning,
practice with a buffer to
avoid burning the paint or
gelcoat, or leaving deep
swirl marks.
Remember, every time
you buff your boat, you
remove a little more mate-
rial. Eventually, you’ll take
the paint off or seriously
thin the gelcoat if you are
not careful.
Removing Minor
Scratches And
Returning The
Boat’s Shine
Apply 3M™ Marine
Finesse-It™ II Glaze after
using 3M™ Marine
Rubbing Compound. It is
formulated to remove swirl
marks and scratches in the
finish, as well as bring the
finish up to a high-gloss
“wet” look. If you got a lit-
RESTORING