How To Use A Rotary Buffer On A Boat | Boat Detailing Business Tips!

How to properly use a rotary buffer on a boat! If you want to up your game when it comes to Boat Detailing you have to start with the rotary polisher! The rotary machine is a must have when it comes to boat detailing and running a boat detailing business! You must master this machine! In this video I go over the exact steps to Using a Rotary Buffer on a boat!
#boatdetailing #boatdetailingbusiness
🧼 Boat Detailing Products
www.detailusup...
🌎 ONLINE BOAT DETAILING TRAINING COURSE!
www.detailuni....
🌎 Join Our Boat Detailing Facebook Group!
/ boatdetailingpros
📸 Follow Drake On Instagram
For Daily Tips and Tricks / drakes.detailing
Machines :
🔥 Makita Rotary amzn.to/37iJszK
Pads
🔥White Wool Pad www.detailusup...
View All Pads
www.detailusup...

[@jonkellams8291]

Hey, I know that guy. I know that boat too because it’s mine! The boat is eleven years old but is new to me. It came from south Florida, was stored outside and was heavily oxidized. Drake Is very conscientious and achieved amazing results. Thanks Drake!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks Jon! Ha this was a great project!

[@mickthedawg4575]

There really is an art to this. I know I just got a rotary buffer for my RV-thats why I'm watching this video--again

[@weSteh]

This is peak society right here, a job well done and a grateful client. 👌

[@edwardwojdyla2581]

How about pontoon tubs

[@edwardwojdyla2581]

That’s tubes

[@richm7873]

I do varnish work & sometimes I get asked to polish boats occasionally. I've been watching YT videos for years but there's not any that are helpful....until you posted this perfect video. Finally!!!! You earned a new subscriber.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much for the subscription!!! More videos coming at ya!

[@donarmstrong3025]

Thank you for making this video I’ve been watching a lot of videos trying to learn how to buff my boat the correct way and this is the first video that explained it step by step and made it easy to understand.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for the kind words!!!

[@godrulesme8619]

@@DrakesDetailing Great video...thanks

[@dclamby60]

I wish I saw this video years ago. I have this same buffer and NEVER get awesome results with it, so literally yesterday, I bought the Griout G9 and it's a game changer for me. The Makita wears my ass out! It's a beast of a machine. You definitely make it look easy. Don't get me wrong, it's an awesome machine, for what it's made for, cutting!. Great video, thanks for, enlightening me.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much for your comment! Yeah the Makita is a beast! Haha. What stood out about my video to you in-particular to make you improve your buffing result?

[@stevebailey1534]

I have watched a lot of the videos you have produced. I am just a typical guy not looking to do this for a living. However, I noticed a lot of your videos are targeted to guys/gals looking to start to do this a profession. To that I say your a great instructor. The way you present your instructions is truly amazing. Thank you very much for everything you have done and please keep it up.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you so much!

[@SearchingforCShels]

Question. How do you work the rotary so that you are not flicking product everywhere? I'm in a tight marina and want to keep my neighbours clean. Thanks.

[@kevinkillelea8926]

Thanks for Making the Video, I learned alot. Appreciate you posting the Correct Rpm Speeds. Best of Luck to you.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@LazyGeckoSailing]

Nice job! Technique works like a charm! Thanks for the video.

[@DrakesDetailing]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!! 😎

[@tylerbug2009]

This wasn't even what I was looking for on KZbin but close enough that I watched it anyway. Great video and I did gain some knowledge

[@germanlopez4134]

Hey thank you so much for me i learned a lot from you thanks million time you are the best really

[@DrakesDetailing]

Happy to help! 😎

[@robertfezekas6632]

Thanks, Ill be giving it a shot on my boat soon! Ill report back how it goes!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Please do! Good luck! 😎

[@gm1937]

So glad you did this. I have a very heavily oxidized boat and I know this machine is the secret to restoring my boat. But I am worried to death to use it for fear of leaving swirl marks all over the place. I have used a dual action polisher but the results are not getting me to where I need to get to. You have given me hope. Greetings from New York City

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! So glad we could help! You might want to look into a forced rotation polisher!

[@gaycha6589]

@@DrakesDetailing this. I use a Vertools direct drive DA and it’s great both on boat gel and car paint - so long as you use right pads, take your time and work both methodically and cleanly.

[@emilywhelan4471]

Used it for the first time last weekend definitely worth buying if you're a person who likes detailing your own car recommend first time to use on lowest setting 800 so you don't burn paint don't leave in one spot keep moving it over paint easy to use kzbin.infoUgkxfzbDkCRyv3CFXnLZI4APZtRRuG2uRmP2 truck looks like new again used maguires black light battery life like all milwaukee products seem to hold up well 😀

[@DrakesDetailing]

👍🏻😎🔥

[@tonyfernandez8236]

Are you saying that we should clean/refluff the pad after each section or just when we see the pad becoming caked and matted down? Thanks.

[@DrakesDetailing]

He’s I normally clean/fluff my pad after every pass. It just leaves an even better finish that way.

[@nanogood5669]

Thanks for this video, you are the best.

[@DrakesDetailing]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@daniellangdon5514]

Great video. Just found tour channel. Inspiring me to take another crack at my boat which I have never been totally happy with since I did it the first time (mostly wrong as I am learning)

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro!! Glad I could inspire you to try again!! 😎

[@georgegonzalez8818]

Great Job! I'm.currently working on a 2002 with some oxidation. I'm practicing on the backside of the boat. I do see some improvement but I think I can get it a little better. Tho you

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro, Good luck!

[@charlescorley5002]

Nice video. Thanks for taking the time

[@DrakesDetailing]

👍🏻😎🔥

[@Prankmonkey714]

Thank you. You did a perfect job of explaining not only what to do but why you do it. That's the way I remember things. Don't tell me the how because I'll forget. Tell me the why and I remember forever. 👍

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro!!

[@martinblanco6995]

just randomly inherited a boat detailing business after watching this video i know im heading down the right path earned a new sub

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much, bro! I appreciate it!😎

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much, bro! I really appreciate it!

[@FaithisKey792]

Great job Drake. Keep up the amazing work. God bless you and your loves ones.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks! God bless you and your family! 😎😊🔥

[@TipsyGizmo]

I have that same buffer. Been using it for over 20 years.

[@DrakesDetailing]

It’s a beast!!

[@sauceymeatwad2856]

Just brought my rupes rotary this morning this bad boy rips!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Nice! 🔥Rupes makes an awesome machine! 😎

[@paulleblanc3762]

What do you initially wash the boat with? Do you want to strip all previous waxes and residue off before compounding? Or just use a regular wash that won't remove previous waxes and oils? Same question before polishing?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I typically wash down the boat with some sort of degreasing agent before I start my buffing, sanding, compounding, or sealing. Dawn dish soap will work fine

[@paulleblanc3762]

Awesome, Thanks Drake!@@DrakesDetailing

[@jaredbaker9762]

These videos are so goood. How does a big fan get a Drake’s detailing shirt? 👌🏼

[@DrakesDetailing]

I’m actually working on it! I’ll have a way you can buy them off KZbin! All I have right now are my work shirts ha

[@FaithisKey792]

Drake how are you? I have the makita 9237c that you recommend in lots of your videos. I also bought 4pcs of 8x1.25” wool double sided pads you recommend as well. But I just realized that the backing plate for the rotary says 7”. Can I still use these pads on my rotary. The plate looks small in comparison to the Wool pads. Thank you and have a blessed day.

[@leeroberts6227]

I am learning so much from your video brother you are amazing brother

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro!! 🔥🔥😎

[@NoBs48]

I have another question I wish I show you but I’ll do my best to describe it . My boat is a dark red with sparkles in the paint. I wet sanded it then use some Walmart car polishing . After I buff it out I’ll come back in 20 mins it’s hazed over with white and mainly you can see little white dots . My motor cover came out great .

[@scottrodcustoms1]

Excellent video! Do you ever use baby oil or just spritz it with water to keep the compound from drying out?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes sometimes I’ll just use a spray bottle of water to kinda condition the pad

[@sharonreid309]

"Add a bit of water to condition the pad " ...before or after applying the compound to your pad? ( I'm wondering if this might make all the wool fibres stick together in a gooey mess..)

[@ckw8456]

That video was enough to make me a subscriber... Thank you!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks so much! 😎🔥

[@stephensarsick1816]

I just bought a 6 inch from Harbor freight..just trying to clean up my fishing boat that's got no shine .lol this helped alot

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad I could help! If you start to get to doing it more, I would invest in some lake country foam pads. There’s some of the best foam pads in the market.😎

[@GenesisHealthy]

7:30 those facial expressions... LOL! I think you like buffing too much. Seriously, great video!

[@DrakesDetailing]

😎😎

[@barrymclean1]

Love how you explain things to us newbies

[@barrymclean1]

Going to tackle a heavy oxidation hull.your videos make me confident doing the work.ty

[@rbilardo47]

Just found you, great videos. Thank you for this video, I just saw why I make the mistakes I make. My biggest problem is using a DA, seems I can't get the hang of it, it keeps stopping the rotary action. You may have a video on this but I haven't found it yet. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! Da’s can be a tad tricky, you can’t push too hard or else they’ll stop spinning, and you can’t be too light either because you won’t get your polishing effect. It just takes practice to find the sweet spot in the middle😎

[@jamesjannell8706]

You continue to impress me with your knowledge. Awesome. How long will you go before changing out the wool pad. Can you clean as you go and use one pad on say a 23' hull ?? Thx and happy new year to all.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Absolutely you can clean as you go and use the same pair of a 23 foot boat, especially if you buy the double sided warpath with the buffer spindle extension.

[@jamesjannell8706]

@DrakesDetailing thank you for your feedback. James

[@matthewlogue6485]

Drake, just learnig how to do this for my boat, your method worked well. Thanks for sharing.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad it helped

[@scottlundegren8316]

Greetings from Cape Cod...another great video! Keep them coming. I'm not a pro but I love detailing my Edgewater CC properly..(thanks to you)

[@DrakesDetailing]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching

[@Basscater81]

Drake, going to be compounding a bass boat after this weekend after wet sanding. What wool pads would you recommend for my rotary?

[@DrakesDetailing]

White presta compound wool pads

[@williamvanorden4700]

Hey slick. Love the video. Didnt know how I should start a boat I'm just buying. Its a 1979 grady white. It looks rather oxidized and wanted to get it good till I can get it gel coated again. What steps should I take?

[@blake_klooster]

Awesome advice! Hey what earbuds are those??

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks! I don’t even have those anyone, I think they were from Target.

[@ughattavequiden3741]

Way better video than I expected. Thx man, I learned a lot!

[@williamwatkinsjr.9714]

If this were a ceramic coated boat what machine, pad and product would you use? Can you use the Rotary machine in this video for ceramic? Thanks! You are a great instructor.

[@readchp]

Very well done. Very clear and helpful. Thanks.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome 😎 so glad we could help!

[@thomasprentice7409]

Love the channel! I'm pulling my boat out this weekend and want to polish and wax before winterizing. There are some light scratches so I was going to polish and wax. What polish and wax would you recommend and which machine should I use?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Polish I would use menzerna 400 on a lake country force orange pad. With the griots garage G9.

[@deanshemak6374]

I'm a new subscriber. Thank you for your videos!! I have a question: I came upon a company called Aurora Marine Industries, based out of Canada. Have you heard of them? What do you think of their products?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! I’ve personally have never used them so I cannot speak for them. However I use shine supply products now! They are awesome! Here’s a link for them on my website. www.detailusupply.com/collections/boat-detailing-compound-polishes

[@bluetickfreddy101]

You’re now known as the: “Buff master” Cheers

[@DrakesDetailing]

💯💯💯

[@jeffpotter7656]

The music is perfect.

[@DrakesDetailing]

🔥💯 Dang straight bro 😎

[@NoBs48]

Thanks for the video . I just did the hood on my boat and I’m super happy with the results. I’ve been doing this all wrong .I have one question. Do you buff until the pad is dry and it starts to polish the area ? Or enough to have to wipe it off with a cloth ?

[@jdisdetermined]

You want to end your cycle, or add fresh compound before it flashes, or dries out. Dry buffing is just abusing the paint, spiking temps, chucking dust and not cutting efficiently. It's also a lot harder to wipe off residue if you overwork it. If your liquid is drying out too soon you're either not using enough or the section size is too large for the conditions.

[@stonecrestbmd]

I'm working on a black Supreme and could use your advice on how to get the cloudiness out!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey Man! you probably wanna take a lot of wet sanding steps, and work your way to a really fine sand. Then just work your way down grit wise with the compound, staring with level R then go down from there with the chain of compounds. Then use your finishing polish with a forced rotation. Hope this helps! Here’s a link to my website! drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/

[@stephen8385]

is it possible to do 1 step polish with rotary without having the hologram ?

[@DrakesDetailing]

It’s really hard! It normally takes multiple steps to break down swirls with various grit compounds to break down swirls only using a rotary

[@carlosterc7078]

Great videos !!!! Do you have a video about cleaning water lines on hull?

[@DrakesDetailing]

For water lines I would use Purple Power, and scrub brush and and pressure washer

[@BradGOlson1]

Great tutorial. Thank you for your expertise.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewmstokes]

Good afternoon, I am new to your channel, I am looking to see, do you have any videos on care for paint like awlgrip 2000?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! One of the only videos I have of correcting paint is the video where I detailed that Formula PC, and that was IMRON paint. Haven’t messed with anything like Awlgrip. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2rEaJqrfth1gZY

[@roigeston7001]

Thanks for your videos bro, helps to work out there with confidence

[@DrakesDetailing]

No problem!! Thank you for watching

[@jakeleerandolph]

Can you do a video on a full restoration from start to finish? Really enjoy your videos man, learning a lot.

[@DrakesDetailing]

I’ll be dropping one here in a few Days!

[@Thisislivinbarry84]

Hi mate, I have i white boat with a blue stripe about 5 inches wide. Should I cut it separately to the white?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! There’s no need to, the pad will get messy but it won’t blend the colors of the gelcoat together 😎

[@anthonyraspantini6675]

Hey buddy thank you for making these videos I learned a lot from then can you tell me what compound you use I have a Grady weight

[@Checkthefineprint]

Hello, just recently subbed to your channel. I like your thoroughness and instruction. Nice work/ results. I have a DA can I get similar results taking the steps I use to polish a vehicle on mild oxidation on a blue stripe on a 94 bayliner? Sonax perfect finish polish is the product. Maybe start with a griot’s garage, compound with a wool pad on DA? Then to a foam pad for the polish step then to a wax? What do you recommend as better wax product? Thank you, you are putting out excellent material for Detailer’s to learn by.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! You can try doing it all with a DA, but If it doesn’t cut away all of the oxidation then you might have to do a few steps with a rotary first

[@Blackpearldetailing]

Love the videos! I keep getting holograms , is it because I might be moving to fast ??

[@DrakesDetailing]

Could be to fast, also a rotary will usually leave them that’s why you should follow up with a DA polisher or forced rotation polisher and a foam pad, it will get them all out

[@captainlereve7400]

Is it possible to compound in the sun, I have no open to do so in the shade unless it’s cloudy

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes! That’s more old-school compound where it’s like paste and it will dry too fast in the sun.

[@bftphunter4647]

Wow! Great video. I just purchased a Makita 9237C and have never used a polisher before. I want to polish the gelcoat on my 22 Pathfinder that I purchased new in August 2021. My plan is to polish only, not compound, with 3M Finesse It II and a Lake Country white foam pad. I'll follow up with sealer and wax. Anything I should be careful of? Thanks for the great learning session.

[@DrakesDetailing]

I’d the boat oxidized at all? If it is the 3m finesse won’t be heavy enough to cut away the oxidation

[@bftphunter4647]

@@DrakesDetailing Sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Drake. The boat was at the dealer getting it's 20hr check and I wanted to take another look at it before I responded to your reply. I would call the hull "lightly" oxidized. I cannot see any chalk so to speak, just a bit of dullness. I hoping that I can do a decent job with my existing polisher, pads and polish, sealer and wax. My plan is to go at it with the Finesse It II and a Lake Country CCS white pad, followed by hand applications of West Marine boat polish with PTEF and then a final coat of Meguirs Marine Wax. Thanks for any advice!

[@bmanlooksat46]

Thank you for the information. Very helpful!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad it was helpful! 😎

[@kayladunn4598]

Can you put painters tape on the boat to see your sections easer ??

[@DrakesDetailing]

You can, but I find it somewhat annoying to be trying to buff out tape lines

[@timothyackerman1960]

Hey Drake. Great vid! Do you clean the pad after every section completed or... at the end of the job?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hi! We try to clean it after every couple of passes

[@TanManFixes]

bro thank you for the tips. I am one year with my biz and keep learning new things ! Question...do you have any tips and tricks on decal restoration? I do a lot of ski boats and wake boats.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! Unfortunately I don’t really have a specific video on that , if they are too bad I normally just take them off, ha!

[@TanManFixes]

@@DrakesDetailing no problem my dude. I was just curious.

[@hawkie333]

Great video! Towards the end, I can see how you might tweak your back. I’d be interested in seeing how you work on a ladder to get up on towers, etc.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks!

[@rmaltais2479]

After using your rotary buffer in your following it up with a DA do you do it again with the same aggressive compound or do you move to the next lower aggressive in your serious

[@DrakesDetailing]

I usually use menzerna 400 on the da with a orange lake country foam pad or cutting microfiber pad

[@ob7651]

Can I wax with the orange force pad as well or just the microfiber and which size pad do you prefer and what machine the griots or the flex is better?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Flex is better for sure! You can use the orange force pad, I don’t like using the foam pads to wax. It soaks in alit if product and wastes it. I like the micro fiber for waxing because they are thin and don’t waste product! I like the 6.5 inch pads

[@roymyer1]

I'm about to detail a 19.5 bass boat, I need to take the wax off and put more on, any advice u can help me with

[@DrakesDetailing]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vMYYd7ndCladk

[@stewartpratt2905]

Thanks for the great video. For us newbs…any suggestions on removing oxidation around graphics/ stickers down the sides of the boat. I am fearful the compounds and buffer will damage the graphics.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Just use lighter pressure on the graphics

[@smokejumper7045]

Thanks man for the video as to how to buff I have to buff my boat and fifth wheel camper. That said , hey dude you kept looking around like your about to be arrested, it made me terrible nervous, you need to set up a guard man. Anyway great video.

[@DrakesDetailing]

To the first part, thanks! As for the second part, not sure what you are talking about.

[@wandabrenot7928]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’ve just started doing fiberglass cleanups and I have been doing this last step completely wrong. How many times do you have/need to reapply the buffing cream onto the pad? I get so much cream and dust everywhere, hoping this will cut down in it. Also, do you not have to put a little bit of water onto the buffing cream? My mind is blown here, looking forward to putting this technique into practice! I LOVE the cleaning tip, thanks again!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey! You should clean your pad and re-apply your compound after every pass! No water needed that will ruin the shine and break down the compound prematurely. I highly recommend using all Starke Products, as they provide the best results out of anything else I’ve ever used as a detailer! They extra heavy cut compound “Level R” is the best! Give it a try! drakesmarinedetailsupply.com/collections/starke-surface-technology/products/starke-yacht-care-level-r-heavy-cut-compound?_pos=1&_sid=b312404cc&_ss=r

[@rogerross6778]

Drake, do you have any experience with Shine Supply Wake Up?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes I do! It’s a great product

[@johnboy5632]

Great Video man thanks! I'm a mobile detailer and I do paint corrections and enhancements. My friend recently purchased a boat and he wants me to do paint correction/ paint enhancement on it. My question is : Can You use Compressed air to blow out the Wool Pads?? Any response would be GREATLY appreciated . 👍🏽✌🏽🙏

[@DrakesDetailing]

You can, but you’re better of using a stick or spur

[@johnboy5632]

@@DrakesDetailing ok sounds good thank you... Guess a good detail brush (with medium stiff bristles) would work too?

[@richdesmond5088]

Drake, love these informative videos. Quick question. I ceramic coated my new boat last year in the spring. Haven’t uncovered it yet but iam not sure it’s going to be RE coated. Can I just put a coating of hyper hold on it?. Thank you in advance

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hi Rich! To coating should still be good, it had only been on there for one season. What coating did you use?

[@eduardob.d.3925]

Awesome video man! Just wondering if you also use lights and alcohol wipes to make sure all the oxidation and swirls have been removed?

[@DrakesDetailing]

Yes typically, I always wash the boat down with dawn after to remove all oil to see what the surface actually looks like.

[@eduardob.d.3925]

@@DrakesDetailing that is probably a more efficient way of doing it. I usually check regularly but I don't think that is efficient because it makes the whole process take much longer.

[@mangoman692]

Hey Drake! Awesome info. Just picked up a Griots G9 for a boat with ~15 years of scum & scale. Got a suggestion for what to cut it with? Using the griots microfiber pad with maguire’s 67 (one step compound) [their suggestion] but am not really getting anywhere. I was hoping to knock this out in a couple of days, but at this rate it’ll take me a solid month. And a boatload of compound!

[@DrakesDetailing]

The G9 is great for polishing but not cutting. You will need to use a rotary buffer and wool pads to be able to cut out the oxidation. The G9 is great for polishing out swirl marks left behind by the rotary and wool pad and waxing

[@mangoman692]

@@DrakesDetailing - thanks for the reply!! Great to know about the rotary vs G9. What's your suggestion for cutting the oxidation? Is the Meguiar's 67 ok or would the Menzerna 400 be better?

[@cdan1984]

some said you cannot achieve orbital polisher's level of cutting power by dual action polisher. If I only have DA polisher, do you have any recommendation to get to the maximum cutting? Thanks.

[@DrakesDetailing]

If your only option was a DA I would use A lake country wool pad or a rupes wool pad on the DA

[@TanManFixes]

u need rotary. they have decent ones at harbor freight. or spend a little more and get makita

[@tricksend4093]

How do I know if I should compound with a rotary buffer & wool pad? Should this only be done if there's light oxidation? Bought some of the Starke products today using your code. Saved me a bunch! Thanks Drake!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome! thanks for purchasing! if there is any fading or dullness use a rotary and wool pad!

[@tricksend4093]

@@DrakesDetailing not much. Just water spots and dullness where the fenders are usually placed. Hoping the Starke does a better job preventing the soft fender covers from scratching

[@aubattler]

Love the VIDS, One question is there a all in one machine you would recommend, so I don't need to buy 2 different machines??

[@jdisdetermined]

There is the Lake Country UDOS. It has 8mm, 12mm, 15mm, 21mm throw free spin DA modes, and a rotary mode. It's expensive though.

[@robbiew8948]

Great video man!!! keep it up, definitely looking forward to the full restore

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks bro!

[@rperezcorona]

Similar question to the one below. When cutting with the rotary, how often to you add more compound to the pad? Or do you not add after it's caked and leverage the spur?

[@DrakesDetailing]

I personally would add compound roughly every 2-3 feet, buff it in, then wipe off and repeat. Clean your pad between every section.

[@peterlibretto4517]

Fantastic, thanks very much for this demo!

[@davidkennedy6943]

Very informative video thank you for the tips. I’m now following you 👍👍

[@DrakesDetailing]

Awesome I appreciate the support!

[@Brian-bi7qe]

I use my makita for all of my buffing and polish and wax. You just have to know your machine and the pads. I have been buffing for over 20 years. That is way before foam pads and da polishers were the in thing.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Nice!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

I know it takes some skill to finish well with a rotary!

[@n1kmike740]

Yea I've never used anything other then a royalty on a gel coat boat. I've never had hologram issues. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bmay1909]

Just found this channel and love it, well-done man! I'm just a DIYer but have been doing my own boat for a number of years. My boat does not have any oxidation but some fine scratches and swirls. Should I only be using wool pads for applying compound? Or both compound and polish then foam pads for applying jescar power lock? By the way, I ordered a few products from your site, and 10 minutes after I submitted I was altered my items have been shipped! Hell of a turnaround! Was shocked when I got that message so quickly!

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for the order! I appreciate the compliments! If your boat just has minor scratches and swirls a foam pad with menzerna 400 will do the trick. Do this on a DA machine or the flex 3401.

[@bmay1909]

@@DrakesDetailingAppreciate it. Thank you for the quick reply!

[@DrakesDetailing]

No problem

[@johnboy5632]

Hey Drake, quick question. Do you think it's ok to use a 7inch wool pad vs. a 9inch pad?

[@DrakesDetailing]

It should be a 7 inch pad on a rotary. Anything bigger will throw the machine out of wack

[@martindeslauriers9575]

Great video thank you

[@DrakesDetailing]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😎

[@risingson7773]

Excellent advice and great channel. Was wondering if you have a video or advice for dark colored hulls. Im experienced detailer in South Florida and have a gig coming up for a black hull, painted not gel coat. Im a bit nervous, even with years of experience, this will be my first and Ive heard horror stories that they are notoriously difficult. Or easy to leave swirl marks no matter how careful one is. The boat is not heavily oxidized but has very obvious patches, where repairs have been done and you can see where its been repainted in those areas on the hull. Looking for advice from a trusted source. Are they more challenging than light colored hulls? Appreciate any words of wisdom on this and will keep looking through your playlist to see if you've covered this topic previously. Thanks for any tips on this if possible.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey man! Unfortunately I’ve never encountered this exact scenario, but the closest job I’ve done in comparison was this Formula (which are all painted) and it was really oxidized. It really through me for a loop, ha! Have a watch, I hope this helps 😎🔥 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2rEaJqrfth1gZY

[@risingson7773]

@@DrakesDetailing No worries. Your vids are very helpful and well done. I recommend them often to guys starting out and even myself for tips on products. Will check out the video, thanks so much for responding! Have an awesome day bro!

[@troydunn04]

can you use a dual action polisher when compounding if you dont have a rotary?

[@DrakesDetailing]

A rotary is a must before the DA. You can’t break through heavy oxidation with a DA, it’s not nearly powerful enough to remove sanding marks or oxidation.

[@alanrodgers9890]

Would you suggest using the Power Lock after a polish, or could it be used as a polish/wax on a boat?

[@DrakesDetailing]

After a polish, it has no abrasives in it, only a protectant

[@renatogrce4526]

Great video...thanks

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thank you!

[@richardt7926]

Thanks for another great video!!!

[@DrakesDetailing]

You’re welcome!

[@kerryedwards2470]

Really enjoying the content and channel. What RPM is best for mild to slight oxidation removal? Advice appreciated for '99 VIP project on the horizon in Indiana. Purchase of tool & supplies as well, you motivated me to "try".

[@DrakesDetailing]

Thanks for watching, Rmp range between 800- 1500

[@alfredrisheim8820]

Hey, do you know what kind of maintenance s boat like the riva aquariva needs compared to something like this Boston whaler. Btw, absolutely love your vids. Edit: Excluding the engine ofcourse, just the wooden front etc.

[@DrakesDetailing]

I have personally never had a chance to detail one of those. What type of finish is it? Clear coat, paint?

[@alfredrisheim8820]

A wood-like, textile-based laminate (phenolic composite) was used for the deck area and instrument panel. While having an ostensibly organic feel and aesthetic, it is significantly more durable than wood. For the exteriour they used anodized aluminum, a material not generally associated with boats; this lightweight material is used in lieu of stainless steel and chrome brass, yet remains contextual among Riva’s glamour and classical design.

[@alfredrisheim8820]

Drake's Detailing www.riva-yacht.com/en-us/model/p/2-22-38-PUB-EXT/n/Riva-Aquariva-Super

[@alfredrisheim8820]

Drake's Detailing it has a varnish like glass, and uses no less than 20 coats

[@DrakesDetailing]

Sounds legit ha! Honestly I’m not really sure, I would ceramic coating would probably be best case for it

[@jeffmurphy9987]

Drake I have a 2011 Stingray bow rider. I have attempted compounding with Menzerna 400 G9 da and multiple pads. The Lake Country slim purple foamed wool seems to work best but leaves very tiny pits. I have tried short and long buffing cycles with same outcome glossy but has tiny pits when light hits it. So I tried my rotary purple foamed wool longer pile and a uro wool pad same result very tiny pits. I thought at first maybe compound wasn’t breaking down so I purchased Stare Elevate no change in outcome so I tried lighter polish Menzerna 3500 with no change. My boat doesn’t appear to have oxidized smooth to touch no white residue and shiny just slightly dull. I have used these same products and procedures on cars with great results. This is my first Gelcoat compounding attempt. Do you have any suggestions? I have a few pictures and video if that helps.

[@DrakesDetailing]

Hey bro! If that is not cutting away the oxidation, you need to go even heavier. Try shine supply heavy cut with a rotary and a heavy wool pad. www.detailusupply.com/products/8-x-1-25-buff-and-shine-single-side-heavy-cut-wool-pad www.detailusupply.com/products/shine-supply-heavy-cut

[@jeffmurphy9987]

That’s where I’m confused could I be using too aggressive compound because the boat is just slightly dull in fact when washed it has a pretty nice shine. I also thought is it possible it’s ceramic coated which I’ve owned it for over five years but it stays covered. Thanks for getting back to me I have been watching your channel for years your videos caused me to spend thousands of dollars in detailing supplies lol.

[@alanponshampshire3481]

Love it!! One question. I heard you used a RUPES. I’ve been told that if you use RUPES, you have to use RUPES compound and polish only. What did you do and does it work if you use other polishes? Thanks man

[@DrakesDetailing]

You can use other compounds and polishes, but I actually sold that machine. I would recommend a force rotation machine. Like the flex 3401 or rupee Millie

[@bethmoon2526]

Man that’s wild ! I was told the same thing today at the detail store. I bought a 5” micro pad for Polisher and told him it didn’t last very long . He said I can’t use 3D with a rupees pad .. I said wtf?! News a good time to tell me, 5 days after u sold me the pads.

[@stripersniper1531]

Excellent how too ..thx man

[@DrakesDetailing]

You're welcome!

[@sega2229]

I’ve gone that slow and burned the gel coat and had to wet sand to remove the burn mark but I’ve been taught a different way and that way is so much faster and easier and leave it spotless with not much swirls which is why I only do a buff and wax not much of a polish but of course customers know that and won’t want to pay for a full stage buff polish and wax

[@DrakesDetailing]

Whatever works right!

[@prescottc4628]

Thank you sensei

[@DrakesDetailing]

No problem! Haha

[@gettingbendyfishing981]

Do I need some kind of different backing play for a whool pad

[@DrakesDetailing]

no, if you are trying to run a double sided you'll need the adapter