Well done. As you so wisely stated, many ways to do it. Find the way that works for you. To many people get caught up in ego. One reason we do not use a foam pad, is it tends to leave oxidation. You will see a patchy lack of clarity. One thing about hitting cleats. Understand which way your pad spins. Be on edge and use the rotation to spin away from verses, allowing it to suck you into it.
Simon you commented below NOT to use alcohol unless using ceramic, Starke told me directly to use their Surface Prep (alcohol solution) to wipe down Elevate before Hyper Hold. I have big boat want to get right after some weak wax jobs at yard.
@@topdockpro thanks for all your sharing, ordering bunch of material from Starke and will be tackling my boat with a helper. Want the shine back and a process to follow before I let the storage ‘polisher’ loose on it again.
The rupes wool Is actually pretty good for light oxidation in small areas I think I’m gonna try out the purple foam wool lake country soon see how it does
I have a slightly larger SeaRay at about the same age). I noticed that the hull looks to have bottom paint applied below the waterline. Do any of the pads "pick up" the bottom paint? For a less experienced person, should I put some masking tape over the bottom paint to prevent pickup? And, any special advice for the vinyl striping? Many thanks,
100% tape off the bottom paint. Wool pads will pick up bottom paint. Always be careful with decals. Some are stronger than others. My advice, try to avoid creating lots of heat by reducing the speed of your buffer to 600 RPMs and lighten up on the amount of pressure you apply to the buffer
When I’m done with about half my boat I dial 911. When the EMT guys show up they put me on a stretcher and take me to the hospital. When I come back home I finish the rest.
@@topdockpro thx I hope I will be able to get rupes millie in Croatia, some products are easy to find and buy but other ones that are commong from USA 🥴 shipping price is outrageous
I have a question... i have a fairly new bay boat. Very light swirls very very light oxidation. Would you recommend using elevate followed by hyperhold and a sio2?
At 15.15 you said you were buffing again with the Dewalt. Was that you cutting a different area or was that another step where you are using the dewalt for polishing or another step. Cheers
Hi ! At 8:44 minutes in the video, what is the product name you are using ? If it's the Stark Elevate, how much pressure do you put on the machine ? Thank you !
I’m just curious what exactly you mean by buffing and polishing? I know many people call things differently. I always call compounding for a more aggressive approach. Polishing for the least aggressive approach. What exactly are you using the big pads for, did not quite get that part
Good video bro!
Thanks Drake! I’ve learned a lot from you
Boat came out great! Cant wait to uncover mine, use some of the suggested products and tips to make it shine bright for 2021.
This is awesome! I’m excited to see how your boat turns out 😀
Look into Flex or Rupp polishers. I have used Flex Rotary and VR for 15 years and they are fantastic.
Great polishers! 100% agree worth every penny
Great video, thanks!
Thank you for watching all my videos! Hope they help
Well done. As you so wisely stated, many ways to do it. Find the way that works for you. To many people get caught up in ego. One reason we do not use a foam pad, is it tends to leave oxidation. You will see a patchy lack of clarity. One thing about hitting cleats. Understand which way your pad spins. Be on edge and use the rotation to spin away from verses, allowing it to suck you into it.
Thanks for watching! Very well stated! You clearly know what you’re doing :)
Simon you commented below NOT to use alcohol unless using ceramic, Starke told me directly to use their Surface Prep (alcohol solution) to wipe down Elevate before Hyper Hold.
I have big boat want to get right after some weak wax jobs at yard.
I don’t alcohol spray because I wash the boat directly prior to hyper hold. Always take Starke’s advice over mine.
@@topdockpro thanks for all your sharing, ordering bunch of material from Starke and will be tackling my boat with a helper. Want the shine back and a process to follow before I let the storage ‘polisher’ loose on it again.
The rupes wool Is actually pretty good for light oxidation in small areas I think I’m gonna try out the purple foam wool lake country soon see how it does
Awesome I love that pad!
Great job on the boat AND the video. Is the Hyper Hold the final step?
Glad you enjoyed! Yes hyper hold (polymer sealant) is the final step
I have a slightly larger SeaRay at about the same age). I noticed that the hull looks to have bottom paint applied below the waterline. Do any of the pads "pick up" the bottom paint? For a less experienced person, should I put some masking tape over the bottom paint to prevent pickup?
And, any special advice for the vinyl striping?
Many thanks,
100% tape off the bottom paint. Wool pads will pick up bottom paint. Always be careful with decals. Some are stronger than others. My advice, try to avoid creating lots of heat by reducing the speed of your buffer to 600 RPMs and lighten up on the amount of pressure you apply to the buffer
How do u feel about the quick connect adapter from lake country and the double sided pads from starke
Don’t care for either
When I’m done with about half my boat I dial 911. When the EMT guys show up they put me on a stretcher and take me to the hospital. When I come back home I finish the rest.
As long as it gets done that’s what matters. I’m sure other boaters could relate haha!
Hi can you help a bit Im not able to get Flex3401vrg and griot garage g9 so can you recomend any polisher instead flex and insted g9
The Rupes Millie (alternative for the flex) and the Rupes Bigfoot Mark III (alternative for the g9)
@@topdockpro thx I hope I will be able to get rupes millie in Croatia, some products are easy to find and buy but other ones that are commong from USA 🥴 shipping price is outrageous
Another great video. So which one do you like better, Rupes or Flex?
Now that I’ve used them both. Flex 100%. Durability, power, flex wins them all. I haven’t had good luck with the Millie on boats.
@@topdockpro Thank you, What do you think about Flex XCE 10-8 125?
Thought on super duty vs level r for cutting out hand sand scratches?
Level R
@@topdockpro will level r take out hand sand scratches? Like 1200?
Do you include the toe rail on outside buffing jobs?
Yes absolutely 💯
What is the alcohol used for ? Between what coats ?
Haha yes, I was wrong. Don’t use alcohol... only before a ceramic coating 😅 still learning myself
Nice video!!! What year Sea Ray 380 is this?
1999 if I can remember correctly
I have a question... i have a fairly new bay boat. Very light swirls very very light oxidation. Would you recommend using elevate followed by hyperhold and a sio2?
Light swirls? You may want to run some Starke Restructure with a microfiber pad. Then elevate, hyper hold, and SiO2. Up to you... see what works best!
At 15.15 you said you were buffing again with the Dewalt. Was that you cutting a different area or was that another step where you are using the dewalt for polishing or another step.
Cheers
It was still the 1st step of cutting before we followed up with the Flex and polish.
Hi !
At 8:44 minutes in the video, what is the product name you are using ?
If it's the Stark Elevate, how much pressure do you put on the machine ?
Thank you !
10lbs of pressure since I’m using a heavy cut foam pad. The pad doesn’t have a lot of give!
I’m just curious what exactly you mean by buffing and polishing? I know many people call things differently. I always call compounding for a more aggressive approach. Polishing for the least aggressive approach. What exactly are you using the big pads for, did not quite get that part
Yes, compounding is aggressive, polishing is less aggressive. The big pads are wool and used for cutting oxidation.
Why not follow up level r with elevate on a wool pad? Then foam on flex?
I ran Level R on a wool pad and then followed up with elevate on the orange foam pad!
@@topdockprodid you struggle removing the halos and swirls left over by the level r?