{"id":2047,"date":"2019-09-25T14:49:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-25T18:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/?p=2047"},"modified":"2021-10-06T17:10:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T21:10:58","slug":"aqua-buff-1000-w-and-aqua-buff-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bottompaintstore.com\/blog\/gelcoat\/aqua-buff-1000-w-and-aqua-buff-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"Aqua Buff 1000-W and Aqua Buff 2000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking to remove some unwanted scratches on your boat or to bring back shine into your gelcoat<\/a>, Aqua Buff is for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aqua Buff is a polishing compound that we offer in two variations: Aqua Buff 1000-W<\/a> and Aqua Buff 2000<\/a>. It is mainly used as a way to remove heavy oxidation, sanding scratches, and swirl marks from gelcoat<\/a>. There are no oils or polymers in Aqua Buff, so the surface you see is the true surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Aqua Buff 1000-W<\/a><\/strong> is used for deep scratches and heavy oxidation. It has a blue-green color which is why is not recommended for white hulls. Use Aqua Buff 1000-F on white surfaces. Aqua Buff 1000-W <\/a>removes 320 \u2013 600 grit scratches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aqua Buff 2000<\/a><\/strong> is used for finer scratches, swirl marks, and light oxidation. Use it to remove 1000 grit scratches and higher. Cleans and removes scratches from Fiber-Reinforced-Plastic parts, metals, and painted surfaces. It is strong enough for most uses and provides a shiny finish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Apply a small portion of Aqua\u2013Buff 1000-W or 2000 on the surface using a brush or microfiber cloth (stick to a small area)<\/li>
  2. Use a spray bottle to mist the surface with water. Only use about a coin-size amount of compound per square foot.<\/li>
  3. Immediately machine buff* with a clean, damp, compound pad.
    Use     wool or wool\/blend pads<\/a> only.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    *Use machine buffers that generate at least 2500 rpm for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For the best techniques and tips on how to apply Aqua Buff please watch the video below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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