Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

[SX4DUDE2013]

So i plan to polish and restore my boat this weekend. I have the meguairs marine kit that includes M49 oxidation remover. I have a feeling some spots will need something stronger. Can I use M105 if needed? I tried to order M91 but it wont be here in time so I didnt order. Can I use 105 on a wool pad with a orbital polisher? I also have 205 and UC but dont know how those compare to the marine line.
Thanks!

[Nick Winn]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

So i plan to polish and restore my boat this weekend. I have the meguairs marine kit that includes M49 oxidation remover. I have a feeling some spots will need something stronger. Can I use M105 if needed? I tried to order M91 but it wont be here in time so I didnt order. Can I use 105 on a wool pad with a orbital polisher? I also have 205 and UC but dont know how those compare to the marine line.
Thanks!

Hi SX4DUDE2013,

Yes, you can use M105 Ultra Cut Compound on a fiberglass/gel boat boat surface, however, it technically is designed for automotive paint, so it may not be the best experience. I am not that concerned of you having a bad experience for removing water spots, but if you were trying to remove oxidation, that may be a different story as M105 can gum up trying to remove oxdiation from a boat. Another option if you had to use an automotive compound would be M100 Pro Speed Compound. This product tends to do much better for boats.

Our M67 Marine/RV One Step Compound is a great product also & my favorite for oxidation on boats even over M91, again for oxidation.

This thread is a good reference also in case you have not seen:

Pictures from Meguiar's May 12th, 2018 Marine/RV Care 101 Class

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

Hi SX4DUDE2013,

Yes, you can use M105 Ultra Cut Compound on a fiberglass/gel boat boat surface, however, it technically is designed for automotive paint, so it may not be the best experience. I am not that concerned of you having a bad experience for removing water spots, but if you were trying to remove oxidation, that may be a different story as M105 can gum up trying to remove oxdiation from a boat. Another option if you had to use an automotive compound would be M100 Pro Speed Compound. This product tends to do much better for boats.

Our M67 Marine/RV One Step Compound is a great product also & my favorite for oxidation on boats even over M91, again for oxidation.

This thread is a good reference also in case you have not seen:

Pictures from Meguiar's May 12th, 2018 Marine/RV Care 101 Class

Awesome! Thanks! I was able to get a bottle of m67. Should arrive Sat
How much more agressive is it over M49?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

Awesome! Thanks! I was able to get a bottle of m67. Should arrive Sat
How much more agressive is it over M49?

It is significantly more aggressive. It is also heavy in polishing oils; a compound & polish in one product.

[Nick Winn]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

Awesome! Thanks! I was able to get a bottle of m67. Should arrive Sat

How much more agressive is it over M49?

It is significantly more aggressive. It is also heavy in polishing oils; a compound & polish in one product.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

It is significantly more aggressive. It is also heavy in polishing oils; a compound & polish in one product.

Perfect!
Thats what I need then!
I used M49 last season that came with the kit and it worked okay to polish up where i had some old decals but def didnt have the cut I wanted.
So im hoping it will take care of what I need

Can i go directly from M67 to a wax? Or should I go M67 to M49 then wax? Or M67 to the ploish included in the kit and then wax?

[Nick Winn]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

Perfect!
Thats what I need then!
I used M49 last season that came with the kit and it worked okay to polish up where i had some old decals but def didnt have the cut I wanted.
So im hoping it will take care of what I need

Can i go directly from M67 to a wax? Or should I go M67 to M49 then wax? Or M67 to the ploish included in the kit and then wax?

Old decal fading can stain quite deeply. It's a possibility it may be a more effective approach to sand the area, say try a 3000 grit, like our S6F3000 w/ S6FIS.

We typcially go straight from M67 to a wax like our Flagship Premium Marine Wax. The only time I would see myself doing more than that is if the boat is a dark color or I am trying to get super high end results. You can always test & see if you notice a difference.

[SX4DUDE2013]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

Old decal fading can stain quite deeply. It's a possibility it may be a more effective approach to sand the area, say try a 3000 grit, like our S6F3000 w/ S6FIS.

We typcially go straight from M67 to a wax like our Flagship Premium Marine Wax. The only time I would see myself doing more than that is if the boat is a dark color or I am trying to get super high end results. You can always test & see if you notice a difference.

Awesome!
Yes the boat is dark grey and the top is black!
Thanks again for your help!

[Nick Winn]

Re: Can I use m105? I have M49 but might need something stronger

Awesome!
Yes the boat is dark grey and the top is black!
Thanks again for your help!

Anytime! Feel free to keep us in touch & share before/after pictures if you would like.