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If using a buffing machine, do not exceed the speed of 1200 rpm. Using a higher
NOTICE
speed may burn the gelcoat.
Do not wax a gelcoat surface in direct sunlight.
NOTICE
1. Apply wax and wait for a few minutes until the wax looks dry.
2. Buff the wax either by hand using a clean rag, or by using a buffing machine.
Buff in circular motions until the surface is clean and glossy.
3. Finish by wiping the potential wax residues off with a clean rag.
Polishing and buffing
Small scratches or discolorations can be fixed by polishing and buffing the boat. If the surface has severe
discoloration or oxidation, wet sanding is recommended before polishing and buffing.
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Polishing compounds remove small scratches and discolorations.
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Buffing compounds contain abrasive and remove deeper scratches or oxidation.
Buffing compounds can be used, for example, to remove scratches on the hull caused by the
fenders.
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After using the buffing compound, use polishing compound to achieve the best possible finish.
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Follow the product instructions of the compound carefully.
Polishing and buffing compounds can either be applied by hand usign a clean rag, or with an orbital-
motion buffing machine with a polishing pad.
When using a buffing machine, do not exceed the speed of 1200 rpm. Using a
NOTICE
higher speed may burn the gelcoat.
Do not polish or buff a gelcoat surface in direct sunlight.
NOTICE
1. Apply polishing or buffing compound on the surface and wait for a few minutes until the
compound looks dry.
2. Polish or buff the compound either by hand using a clean rag, or by using a buffing machine with
a polishing pad.
Buff in circular motions until the surface is glossy.
3. Wax the surface.
Wet sanding
Wet sanding is recommended to be performed by an Axopar dealer or a trained
NOTICE
professional.
Severe scratches, discoloration or oxidation of the gelcoat surface may require wet sanding. Wet sanding
can be done either by hand or by using a machine.
Brabus Shadow 500 Cabin 2020
Owner's Manual
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