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Gelcoat

How to Restore Lightly Weathered Gelcoat

Profile 350 PREMIUM LIQUID is ideal for the restoration of lightly weathered gelcoat, or if you prefer a paste to a liquid product, you can also use Profile (300) Rapid Cut and the same method. In either case gloss level can be heightened if desired by adding a second step, polishing with Profile 700 FINISH

How to Use

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How to Use

Step 1: Profile 350 PREMIUM

Machine polish with Profile 350 PREMIUM

Applying polishing compound to a wool polishing pad

Step 2: Select polishing pad

Choose the applicator that suits the cutting speed and the desired surface quality: - Twisted Wool Compounding pad - fast cut, lower gloss, machine speed 1500-1800 rpm. - Lambs Wool pad - medium cut, medium gloss, machine speed 1500-1800 rpm - Waffle Compounding foam - slower cut, higher gloss, machine speed 800-1100 rpm

Step 3: Work in small areas

Work in small areas at a time, keeping the pad flat on the surface. Clean the surface, repeat if necessary.

Step 4: Polishing with Profile 700 FINISH

For increased gloss after using Profile 350 PREMIUM, polish with Profile 700 FINISH on a G Mop 8" or 6" Finishing Foam, or alternatively in 6" size only with a G3 Pro Foam Polishing Pad. Machine speed 800-1100 rpm (or for eccentric polisher 3000opm).

PROFILE Products Used in This Solution

Profile 350 Premium Liquid Compound

Profile 350 PREMIUM Liquid, an exceptional boat polish, efficiently eliminates sanding marks, rejuvenates gel coat surfaces, and achieves a superior high gloss finish. Especially effective on dark colours, this versatile product serves as a comprehensive one-step solution or can be integrated into a two-step compounding process to attain an even higher gloss and minimise swirl marks.

Profile 700 Finish Light Cut Polish and Swirl Remover

Profile 700 FINISH Light Cut Polish and Swirl Remover eliminates minor defects and swirls from paint, lacquer and gelcoat surfaces, leaving a mirror shine finish

G MOP Products Used in This Solution

Image of 2 Wool Pads - Text Underneath reads "200 mm"

G Mop Twisted Wool Compounding Pads

200 mm Single & Double Sided | The G Mop Twisted Wool Compounding Pad is a 4 ply, 100% wool applicator. It has the highest cut of any polishing applicator.

Image of 3 Wool Pads - Text Underneath reads "75 mm", "150 mm" and "200 mm"

G Mop Lambs Wool Pads

75 mm, 150 mm & 200 mm | The G Mop Lambs Wool Pad is constructed using natural sheepskin and a velour backing. It gives a high cut and great finish, depending on the product used.