Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Buffing pads vs. Polishing pads

Posted by hc803 on 06/29/15 - 8:36 AM
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I'm going to tackle a full-boat buffing/polishing/waxing for the first time this summer on my 1987 17' Montauk. I keep seeing tutorials that refer to using pads for application of both compound and polish (and some wax) but some refer to using a "buffing pad" while others refer to using a "polishing pad". Some say use a buffing pad on both applications. I have the wool pad and the foam pad on hand, but should I use each for individual applications or one for both? Is there a "wax pad" that is necessary?