Cleaning your Kayak/Canoe to a SHINE! (Beginners Guide)
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Methodology, and links to products in each step
Part One
Wet Boat and Magic Eraser Marker. Scrub entire Boat with Marker and get out most scuffs and dirt. Dry off Boat.
Magic Eraser - amzn.to/427HQ35
Part Two
Orbital Buffer with a wool pad, rub in Meguiars Ultimate Compound. Dab the compound onto the hull in a small section. Run the buffer at 3000 OPM for general areas and up to 5000 OPM for very tough spots. Ultimate Compound is great for very dirty boats, but can be swapped for Marine Cleaner. Wipe Off residue immediately after buffing.
Orbital Buffer used - www.amazon.com/dp/B0038YPF28/...
Meguiars Ultimate Compound - amzn.to/415EOvc
Meguiars Marine Cleaner - www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AY4YT/...
Part 3
Using a damp rag, apply polish to the boat by wiping the entire surface. Let dry to a film then wipe off with dry microfiber cloths. I use Nu Finish in the video, but meguiars is another good option.
Car Polish by Nu Finish - amzn.to/3NCCAjN
Meguiar's M5616 Marine/RV Pure Wax Carnauba Blend amzn.to/44uA98K
Remember all 3 steps is very abrasive when done frequently, only do this once then routine maintence is simple soapy rag wipe downs, Magic Eraser on scuff marks, then polish semi annually!
Here are equivalent 3m products
3M Perfect It Buffing and Polishing Kit | amzn.to/3nzrm4M Marine Restorer and Wax, 09005, 16.9 fl oz amzn.to/44uXQOk
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Great video and super helpful thankyou.
That’s great. Thank you. One ski I own is a clear coat black carbon fibre (NK Storm). Could you please give some advice on polishing/cleaning it?
@K2NOPS
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You can treat that clear coat similar to clear coat paint. Probably Magic Eraser then a polish should be sufficient without using the rubbing compound!
@intentionalresults.888
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@@K2NOPS Thank you.
Really helpful. Thanks for the great guide. Can I check if step 3 is a abrasive (ie polish)? I presume not and you can wash (just soap and sponge NOT magic eraser) and polish fairly regularly? Thanks!
@K2NOPS
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Great question! Yep polish is not that abrasive to the paint overall. It's protectant coat lasts quite awhile depending on usage so quarterly or semi annual with polish is sufficient and using the soap/sponge or rag combo is enough to lift most dirt off.
@thomaswalsh6839
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@@K2NOPS thanks!
Interesting video I haven't thought of a magic eraser. What would you recommend for clear coat over carbon fiber?
@K2NOPS
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Most of the stuff here describes working the clear coat over the paint so it would work on clear coat carbon. Stay gentle with marine wax/polishes vs the full on cutting compounds unless it's really filthy.
@paddlefaster
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@@K2NOPS thank you for the advice. My Falcon is long overdue for a thorough cleaning.