Anyone ever use Wizard Turbo Cut polish?
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Topic: Anyone ever use Wizard Turbo Cut polish?
Posted By: davidg
Subject: Anyone ever use Wizard Turbo Cut polish?
Date Posted: January-15-2008 at 12:05pm
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In my search for the necessary steps and materials to detail my boat hull (1976 Southwind), I came across Wizard Turbo Cut Compound.
Has anybody ever used it? Any pros or cons? I read some pretty good comments on it. A few of you suggested 3M products which are tried and true in the market. I found the Wizards at the same parts store and the guy there suggested I try it. Just curious. The labeling even suggests it be used for fiberglass/marine applications. Here is a link to the product. http://wizardsproducts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=WP&Product_Code=W11044&Category_Code= |
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Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: January-20-2008 at 9:27pm
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Well, I decided to try the Wizards Turbo Cut polish. Its probably a little less agressive that 3M Heavy Duty Polishing Compound. I polished the Southwind all day yesterday and part of today. After swinging a Milwaukee Electric buffer around all day, I am glad this isn't a Southwind 20. Whew!
I am not sure the pictures will do it justice, but, this boat was VERY oxidized and just old and dull looking. This stuff brought out a very rich shine and luster. The gelcoat looks brand new. I am getting excited about bringing this boat to Green Lake this year after restoration. port side before wash or polish 
starboard deck before polish 
starboard side after polish "> 
starboard deck after polish 
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Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-20-2008 at 9:51pm
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Running that buffer keeping you warm David? Looking good. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: January-20-2008 at 9:57pm
| Hey Gary....Thanks for saying! You know what, after a few minutes of a workout with that buffer, you don't even notice the cold. By the way, I got this compound at that auto supply store in McHenry you had previously mentioned. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-20-2008 at 11:31pm
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That store used to be the same one as in Crystal Lake next to the Ford dealer.Not sure about that anymore,but the one in CL has some unusual parts also,like Holley parts and aeroquip hoses and ends.Getting hard to find places like that,the big box auto parts stores are taking over.Glad they helped out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: advsouthwind
Date Posted: January-25-2008 at 9:20pm
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Try to find a product called Insulator Wax. It is made by Collinite Indutries and I have not seen anything close to this produt. A little goes a long ways and the shine and durability is great. They also sell coumpounds but Wizards Turbo is a good product also. ------------- gave up sea ray life for a 77 southwind 20 project just livin the dream |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-26-2008 at 12:47am
The insulator wax is great for protection- I use it on my car. Their 925 Marine wax offers similar protection for the boat, as its made for fiberglass. To restore shine and color, you have to restore the gel by removing the faded surface layer (polish, compound, wetsanding, etc). Once that is done, wax should be used to protect the shine. ------------- |
advsouthwind wrote:Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: January-26-2008 at 1:53am
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TRB;
If you maintain the wax on a boat (say once a year), how often should you have to use a polishing compound? Is that like once every two or three years, or does it just depend on how badly oxidized the boat gets? Just curious. Dave |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-26-2008 at 1:57am
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Dave, Im not sure- but I suspect if you keep the gel adequately protected with wax, itll keep it from needing to be polished for a long time. Every 2-3 years is probably more than sufficient. ------------- |