Buffing shine back into boat

[Bobby g]

Has any of you used a buffer on your triumphs to get the shine back , I was told I might be able to do this , after useing softscrub on my boat it is dull and would like to fix this any help would be apreciated.

[cagrove]

Yes, I've done it. I used a cordless drill and a buffer attachment. Just start at the outside and go slow with a little pressure at first until you get a feel for it. It's really easy though...no special tricks or black magic needed. Oh, don't use any kind of polishing compound or wax (real men don't wax) ...just a dry buffer pad is all you need. Good luck

[McSpadden]

Bobby,

My boat got rear ended last weekend. While looking it over the marina mentioned they would buff everything back to a shine after doing the, minor, repair needed on the boat.

[Mike in Maine]

You are kidding, right?

M I M

[elroy]

Hey Mike, saw your boat at BFC today, sweeet. If the weather keeps up you won't need the trailer! Bob

[McSpadden]

Mike in Maine,

If you are asking if I am kidding about the boat being rear ended, read the indestructible triumph boats thread. I have now had two sitiuations with my boat that would have totaled any other. You can find those stories here.

Indestructible Triumph boat stories

If you are asking if I am kidding about the buffing, nope, not kidding about that either.

[Bobby g]

Thanks guys , Cagrove can you use any buffing pad , Iknow very little about buffing I have never buffed any of the old trucks I have owned but my 210 is a little closer to my heart and looks alot better

[cagrove]

Originally Posted by Bobby g

Thanks guys , Cagrove can you use any buffing pad , Iknow very little about buffing I have never buffed any of the old trucks I have owned but my 210 is a little closer to my heart and looks alot better

To be honest, I don't remember what the pad was made of...some kind of synthetic wool I suppose. I really don't think it matters much as all you are trying to do is heat up the area to lightly "melt" the surface to a smooth fininsh. Friction is your friend, but as I said before, go lightly at first until you get the feel for it. Apply a little pressure at a time until you get the results you want. Don't try to rush it...take your time. I've heard of using a propane torch to do the same thing but fire and plastic sounds like a recipe for disaster to me. Stick with the buffer and you should be fine. Maybe you should take some before and after photos to share with anyone else that may be thinking of doing the same thing. Just a thought.

[ILLOGICAL GGC]

Lambs Wool Is Not A Baaaad One To Use

[cagrove]

Originally Posted by ILLOGICAL GGC

Lambs Wool Is Not A Baaaad One To Use

That was Baaaad, too!!!!!